Question 1

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

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A)  Aristotle's conception of democracy.
B)  Montesquieu's view of constitutionalism.
C)  Hobbes's idea of the state of nature.
D)  Locke's philosophy of inalienable rights.
E)  Madison's view of factions.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The framers of the Constitution preferred which of the following political arrangements?

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A)  a republic as opposed to a pure democracy
B)  a monarchy as opposed to a constitutional system
C)  a pure democracy over a republic
D)  a pure democracy over a representative democracy
E)  socialism over capitalismF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The Federalist Papers were written by

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A)  Washington,Adams,and Jefferson.
B)  Franklin,Washington,and Lee.
C)  Jefferson,Locke,and Montesquieu.
D)  Madison,Hamilton,and Jay.
E)  Marshall,Jefferson,and Adams.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Define limited government and its relation to liberty.Explain ways in which the Constitution limits government.

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Question 5

Explain how provisions for majority rule have changed throughout U.S.history.Include examples from the Jacksonian era and the Progressive movement.

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Question 6

According to John Locke,inalienable rights in a social contract

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A)  belong to the government only.
B)  belong to individuals but can be denied by government.
C)  belong to individuals and cannot be denied by government.
D)  cannot be guaranteed by any governmental body.
E)  are no longer as important to the individual as in a state of nature.F) None of the above
G) All of the above C

Question 7

The Great Compromise produced

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A)  checks and balances.
B)  the abolition of slavery.
C)  a bicameral Congress.
D)  separation of powers.
E)  federalism.F) All of the above
G) A) and B) C

Question 8

Which of the following developments in the national political system did NOT provide for more popular control?

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A)  primary elections
B)  direct election of U.S.senators
C)  recall elections
D)  initiative and referendum
E)  judicial reviewF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

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A)  government is most dangerous when a single group is powerful enough to gain full political control.
B)  monarchies are preferable to democracies.
C)  America was not diverse enough to prevent powerful interest groups from exercising too much political power.
D)  interest groups should be heavily regulated in America.
E)  interest groups are less troublesome than political parties.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The idea that government should be restricted in its lawful uses of power and hence in its ability to deprive people of their liberty is expressed by the term

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A)  federalism.
B)  self-government.
C)  judicial review.
D)  limited government.
E)  natural rights.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The European philosopher whose concept of natural rights had a great impact on American politics is

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A)  Montesquieu.
B)  Locke.
C)  Hobbes.
D)  Aristotle.
E)  Burke.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D) B

Question 12

The document explaining the ideas of the Constitution and urging its ratification is

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A)  the Mayflower Compact.
B)  the Declaration of Independence.
C)  The Anti-Federalist Papers.
D)  The Federalist Papers.
E)  the Declaration of Conscience.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The Constitution prevents the government from suspending the writ of habeas corpus,meaning that the government cannot

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A)  prosecute persons for acts that were legal at the time they were committed.
B)  establish a state religion based on Christian beliefs.
C)  enact laws that would legalize the practice of indentured servitude.
D)  jail a person without a court hearing to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment.
E)  silence freedom of the press.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The framers entrusted the selection of U.S.senators to

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A)  specially chosen electors.
B)  state legislatures.
C)  direct vote of the people.
D)  state governors.
E)  federal magistrates.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

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A)  Article I,Section 8
B)  Article II
C)  the first ten amendments
D)  amendments 17 through 26
E)  Article IIIF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

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Two main factors were the colonists' Eng...

Question 17

Shays' Rebellion

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A)  was a successful revolt.
B)  convinced many political leaders that the national government was too powerful.
C)  convinced many political leaders that the national government was too weak.
D)  reinforced public support for the Articles of Confederation.
E)  occurred after the Philadelphia convention of 1787.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

President John Adams publicly indicated that

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A)  the federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights.
B)  the Constitution was designed for a governing elite.
C)  dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic.
D)  he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule.
E)  he felt he was the president of the "common folk".F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

________ presided over the Philadelphia convention of 1787.

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A)  Benjamin Franklin
B)  Gouverneur Morris
C)  Edmund Randolph
D)  James Madison
E)  George WashingtonF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Marbury v.Madison is a landmark Supreme Court decision because it

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A)  established national supremacy.
B)  set the precedent for judicial review.
C)  defined the scope of state powers under the Tenth Amendment.
D)  affirmed the necessary and proper clause.
E)  helped to end Thomas Jefferson's political career.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 2: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

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The framers of the Constitution preferred which of the following political arrangements?

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The Federalist Papers were written by

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Define limited government and its relation to liberty.Explain ways in which the Constitution limits government.

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Explain how provisions for majority rule have changed throughout U.S.history.Include examples from the Jacksonian era and the Progressive movement.

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The Great Compromise produced

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Which of the following developments in the national political system did NOT provide for more popular control?

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In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

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