Test Bank for American Government Roots and Reform
Karen O’CONNOR Larry J. SABATO Alixandra B. YANUS
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Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 3.
In a direct democracy, decisions are made collectively by citizens using
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a. indirect democracy b. majority rule c. enlightened representatives d. trustee representatives Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.3 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 7 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 4.
The ancient Greeks considered representative government to be
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a. nearly perfect b. a natural right c. aristocratic d. undemocratic Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.4 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 5.
Indirect democracy uses which of the following? a. plebiscites b. unanimity c. representation d. “mob rule” Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.5 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. 2 .
Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 6.
What are republics? a. representative democracies b. direct democracies c. a hallmark of direct democracy d. forms of government frequently found in totalitarian regimes Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.6 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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In an oligarchy, rule is by which of the following? a. the many in their self-interest b. a few people in their self-interest c. one person in the best interest of society d. the many in the best interest of society Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.7 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 7 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which function of government stated in the Preamble is consistent with the notion of having government-provided police protection? a. establishing justice b. securing the blessings of liberty c. promoting the general welfare d. ensuring domestic tranquility Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.3.8 Topic: Functions of American Government Learning Objective: LO 1.3: Explain the functions of American government. 3 .
Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate Which of the following expanded Americans’ conceptions of personal liberty?
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a. indirect democracy b. the Fourteenth Amendment c. the American Dream d. political ideology Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.9 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 9 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 10.
The idea that governments draw legitimacy and power from the governed is referred to as which of the following? a. majority rule b. direct democracy c. capitalism d. popular consent Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.10 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 10 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following is the doctrine that society should be governed by certain ethical principles that are part of nature and can be understood by reason? a. ethical law b. contract law c. natural law d. Newton’s law Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.11 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy 4 .
Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 10 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 12.
The Framers agreed that the new nation had to be founded on notions of which of the following? a. economic equality b. aristocracy c. racial equality d. religious freedom Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.12 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 10 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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How many citizens did the Constitution initially mandate that each member of the House of Representatives should represent? a. 30,000 b. 60,000 c. 100,000 d. 130,000 Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.13 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 11 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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In general, which of the following is true about the U.S. population? a. It is mostly under the age of thirty. b. It is getting older. c. It is becoming more homogeneous. d. It is becoming more Christian. Answer: b 5 .
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.14 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 12, 14 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 15.
What percentage of Americans are immigrants? a. 0.7 percent b. 3 percent c. 9 percent d. 15 percent Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.15 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 12 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which accurately compares Southerners to Northerners? a. Northerners are more religious. b. Northerners are more likely to favor states’ rights. c. Southerners are more in favor of civil rights. d. Southerners are more likely to favor downsizing the federal government. Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.16 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 14 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents? a. 40 percent b. 50 percent c. 60 percent d. 70 percent Answer: d
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.17 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 15 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 18.
Based on the average age of the state’s population, which issue would you expect to be least important to voters in Florida, which has the oldest state population in the U.S.? a. Social Security b. Medicare c. public education d. prescription drug costs Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.18 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 14 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following public policies would social conservatives be most likely to support? a. decreasing defense spending b. prohibiting any references to God or religion on money or government buildings c. restricting abortions d. regulating the banking and financial sectors Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.19 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Members of which of the following groups are most likely to be social conservatives? a. evangelical Protestants b. African Americans c. the elderly 7 .
d. single mothers Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.20 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate 21.
Which of the following is a true statement about liberals? a. They believe individuals should look to churches and other social service organizations for assistance. b. They are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic. c. They generally favor government intervention to promote equality. d. They seek to end costly welfare programs. Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.21 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Which of the following is a true statement about moderates? a. They created the Tea Party movement. b. They comprise over half of the U.S. population. c. They largely support an overhaul of the welfare system. d. They believe that a centrist approach to politics is best. Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.22 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 19 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Over time, Americans’ expectations of government have generally a. increased b. decreased 8 .
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c. been related to national defense d. been related to foreign policy Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.23 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 19 – 20 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Moderate 24.
Americans’ confidence in government institutions in the United States has . a. remained stagnant over time b. generally increased c. generally decreased d. fluctuated considerably depending on who is in office Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.24 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 20 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Americans generally have the lowest levels of confidence in which of the following institutions? a. the press b. business and industry c. the executive branch d. Congress Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.25 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 20 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following was expected of the federal government 200 years ago? 9 .
a. regulating business b. providing national defense c. providing poverty relief d. inspecting food Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.26 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 19 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
True-False Questions 27.
Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.27 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 4 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Monarchy is a type of government that Aristotle considered rule by “tyranny.” Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.28 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 6 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Many colonists were uncomfortable with the term democracy because it conjured up fears of the people and mob rule. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.29 Topic: Types of Government 10 .
Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 30.
Conservatives tend to want the government to respond quickly to societal changes. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.30 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Over the years, our attitudes about personal liberty have remained unchanged. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.31 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 9 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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The elderly often vote against programs favored by younger voters; younger voters often vote against programs favored by the elderly. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.32 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 14 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Large numbers of nonvoters can threaten democratic legitimacy. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.33 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 10 11 .
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 34.
Fewer Americans consider themselves to be liberal than to be conservative. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.34 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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The Framers did not envision that the U.S. government would do as much to “promote the general welfare” as it has been doing in recent years. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.3.35 Topic: Functions of American Government Learning Objective: LO 1.3: Explain the functions of American government. Page Reference: 9 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 36.
Although many people still view the United States as a nation, a great number of religious groups—including Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims—have established roots in the United States. Answer: Christian Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.36 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 14 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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The United States has undergone a tremendous change in the number of states allowing for marriage. Answer: same-sex Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.37 12 .
Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 15 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 38.
is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government. Answer: Political ideology Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.38 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 16 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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believe that moral decay must be stemmed and that government should support and further traditional moral teachings. Answer: Social conservatives Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.39 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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believe in extensive government control of personal and economic liberties. Answer: Statists Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.40 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 19 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Americans tend to share the common goal of achieving the , which generally includes a happy and successful life, wealth, a house, and a better life for one’s children. Answer: American dream 13 .
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.41 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 19 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
Short Answer Questions 42.
What was the primary reason that colonists settled in America? Discuss the establishment of at least two specific colonies. Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Explain how wealthy people in England and other European nations wanted to increase their wealth. They brought laborers with them. Thus, commerce was the primary reason for many people to settle in America. 2. Discuss the establishment of at least two colonies. For example, there were English commercial settlements in Virginia. Puritans left Europe in 1620, landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Settlers from Finland, Germany, and Sweden colonized New Amsterdam, which was later named New York. Ultimately settlements were established in many areas of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.42 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 5 – 6 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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What is the main difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? Assess which plays a more prominent role in government of the United States. Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Define direct democracy as a system of government in which the people meet to discuss issues and make political decisions by majority rule. 2. Define indirect democracy as a system in which the people vote for representatives who make decisions based on the people’s behalf. The term republic is often used to describe indirect, representative democracies. 3. Explain that in the United States, the voters elect lawmakers to represent them. This is a form of indirect democracy. Elements of direct democracy are much less prominent in the United States. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.43 14 .
Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 7 – 8 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 44.
How is the large number of immigrants to the United States likely to affect public policy? Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Note that 15 percent of the population is an immigrant, and that many of them are Hispanic. 2. Discuss how this may affect politics in a number of ways. For example, policies will likely reflect the needs and concerns of this growing minority. In some cases, governments have to decide whether to conduct business solely in English or in Spanish as well. 3. Discuss other policies that are important to immigrants more broadly, such as immigration policy. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.44 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 11 – 12 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Evaluate same-sex marriage from a conservative perspective and from a liberal perspective. Would conservative and social conservative viewpoints be the same? Why or why not? Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Note that, generally speaking, conservatives favor the status quo and making change only slowly, whereas liberals are more in favor of rapid change to promote equality. 2. Discuss why this means that liberals would more likely favor same-sex marriage than conservatives. 3. Indicate that there might be some differences between conservatives and social conservatives. While both conservatives and social conservatives would likely oppose same-sex marriage, they would do so on different grounds. Social conservatives tend to believe that same-sex marriage is inconsistent with the traditional moral teachings that government should promote. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.45 Topic: Political Ideology 15 .
Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 15 – 17 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult 46.
How have Americans’ expectations of their government changed over time? Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Review that in the first 150 years of our nation’s history the federal government had fewer functions, which were limited to national defense, printing money, and collecting taxes and tariffs. 2. Note that as the country expanded economically and in size, greater demands were placed on the government. The government began to play a role in things like regulating business activity, assisting the poor, and inspecting food. 3. Discuss how Americans are suspicious of government and also frustrated with it. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.7.46 Topic: Toward Reform: People and Politics Learning Objective: LO 1.7: Characterize changes in Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of government. Page Reference: 19 – 21 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
Essay Questions 47.
Explain what the Framers meant by “securing the blessings of liberty,” and discuss how far a government should go to ensure citizens’ liberty. Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Explain that the Framers used the term “securing the blessings of liberty” to refer to the freedom to criticize the government or petition it when they disagreed with its policies. 2. Discuss that American political culture and the basic tenets of American democracy suggest that government should go a long way in “securing the blessings of liberty.” The Framers were very concerned with personal liberty and political equality. They were also concerned with popular consent, majority rule, popular sovereignty, notions of individualism, and religious freedom. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.3.47 16 .
Topic: Functions of American Government; American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.3: Explain the functions of American government; LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 8 – 9 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult 48.
Why are there regional and sectional differences within the United States? Explain how these differences arose. Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Discuss regional and sectional differences in the United States. Regional sectionalism can be explained based on where people settled and where they came from. For example, people who settled in Virginia and southward were largely concerned with commerce; those who settled in the Northeast were seeking religious freedom. 2. Provide examples such as Scandinavians settling in Minnesota or the Irish, Italians, and Jews settling in the Northeast. These groups brought with them views on the appropriate role of government. 3. Identify the different views across different regions of the country. Northerners were more supportive of civil rights than Southerners. Westerners were concerned with issues like free land. Some Westerners have been concerned with water rights. 4. Analyze urban and rural differences in the United States. Urban areas tend to be much more liberal than rural areas, which are more conservative. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.5.48 Topic: The Changing American People Learning Objective: LO 1.5: Analyze the changing characteristics of the American public. Page Reference: 11 – 15 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Political scientists note that ideologies perform four key functions. After discussing each function, decide and explain which most affects your own ideology. Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Identify and discuss the four functions political scientists attribute to ideologies: (1) Explanation—ideologies help explain why political and social conditions are a certain way. (2) Evaluation—ideologies provide a means for evaluating events, political institutions, and social conditions. (3) Orientation—ideologies help locate issues and positions relative to some benchmark. (4) Political Program—ideologies help make political decisions and guide political action. 2. Make a case for which of these functions most affects your ideology. 17 .
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.49 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 16 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Difficult 50.
Why might the labels of “conservative” and “liberal” be misleading? Answer: An ideal response will: 1. Indicate that studies have found that people may label themselves ideologically one way but may indicate the opposite ideological position on some issues. People may have conservative views on some issues, such as economics, and liberal views on others, such as civil rights. 2. Discuss how the simple left-right continuum may be inadequate for creating an accurate ideological picture for many people. Alternatively, in addition to the left-right scale, it would be useful to consider a position ranging from statist positions to libertarian ones. Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.6.50 Topic: Political Ideology Learning Objective: LO 1.6: Assess the role of political ideology in shaping American politics. Page Reference: 17 – 19 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
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2 The Constitution Multiple-Choice Questions 1.
At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as of a person for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives. a. one-third b. three-fifths c. two-thirds d. four-fifths Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.1 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 38 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy is an economic theory designed to increase a nation’s wealth through the development of commercial industry and a favorable balance of trade.
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a. Nationalism b. Socialism c. Mercantilism d. Commercialism Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.2 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. 19 .
Page Reference: 27 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 3.
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed? a. 1776 b. 1787 c. 1797 d. 1801 Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.3 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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How many constitutions has the United States had in its history? a. one b. two c. three d. four Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.4 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 26 – 30 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate
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The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document? a. Shays’s Rebellion b. the Constitution of the United Kingdom c. the Declaration of Independence d. the Articles of Confederation Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.2.5 Topic: The First Attempt at Government: The Articles of Confederation 20 .
Learning Objective: LO 2.2: Identify the key components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons why it failed. Page Reference: 32 – 33 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 6.
The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following? a. taxes b. a military draft c. curfews d. religious laws Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.6 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 27 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence? a. James Madison b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson d. John Adams Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.7 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which of the following debated and drafted the Declaration of Independence? a. the First Continental Congress b. the Second Continental Congress c. the Committees of Correspondence d. the Constitutional Convention Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.8 21 .
Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 29 – 30 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate 9.
Which clause provides that the Constitution shall be the supreme law of the land? a. full faith and credit b. supremacy c. primacy d. due process Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.9 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 45 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which of the following people generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution? a. Daniel Shays b. Federalists c. Anti-Federalists d. Constitutionalists Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.10 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 46 – 47 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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How many amendments comprise the Bill of Rights? a. ten b. thirteen c. twenty d. twenty-seven Answer: a 22 .
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.11 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 45 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 12.
In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified? a. 1776 b. 1797 c. 1791 d. 1788 Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.12 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 48 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following is a branch of the U.S. government? a. Congress b. Supreme Court c. presidency d. legislative Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.13 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 41 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which constitutional amendment allowed voting for citizens who were eighteen or older? a. Nineteenth b. Twentieth c. Twenty-Sixth d. Twenty-Seventh 23 .
Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.0.14 Topic: Introduction Learning Objective: Introduction Page Reference: 26 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 15.
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists’ views on the role of government? a. Daniel Shays b. John Locke c. John Boehner d. Gramm Rudman Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.15 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which of the following imposed a tax on paper items such as cards and books? a. Crown Act b. Paper Act c. Stamp Act d. Tax Act Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.16 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 27 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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How many of the thirteen colonies voted for independence? a. nine b. ten c. twelve d. thirteen 24 .
Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.17 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate 18.
In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? a. 1776 b. 1782 c. 1791 d. 1828 Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.18 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 45 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Article I, section 8 of the Constitution contains
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a. Congress’s enumerated b. the executive c. the judicial d. the states’ Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.19 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 44 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 20.
During the Constitutional Convention, which states generally opposed an unelected federal judiciary? a. small states b. large states c. southern states d. northern states 25 .
Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.20 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 44 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 21.
was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts. a. The Committee of Correspondence b. The Federalist Papers c. Mercantilism d. Shays’s Rebellion Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.2.21 Topic: The First Attempt at Government: The Articles of Confederation Learning Objective: LO 2.2: Identify the key components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons why it failed. Page Reference: 34 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
22.
The Constitution required consent from
for ratification.
a. a majority of the states b. nine states c. twelve states d. all thirteen states Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.22 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 43 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 23.
Many of the Founders believed that government legitimacy is derived from , which holds that governments exist based on the consent of the governed. a. an implied right 26 .
b. a social contract c. a divine right d. presidential appointment Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.23 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 24.
What type of legislature did the United States have under the Articles of Confederation? a. one with membership based on a state’s population b. appointed c. bicameral d. unicameral Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.24 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 43 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Under the Constitution, the president is elected by which of the following? a. King Caucus b. People’s Plebiscite c. Electoral College d. direct popular election Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.25 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 39 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has some ability to oversee and influence actions by other branches of government? 27 .
a. weights and measures b. checks and balances c. oversight and influence d. privileges and immunities’ Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.26 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 41 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 27.
Which of the following specifies the procedure for amending the Constitution? a. Article I b. Article III c. Article V d. Article VI Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.6.27 Topic: Toward Reform: Methods of Amending the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.6: Distinguish between the methods for proposing and ratifying amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 45 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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The First Continental Congress was called partially in response to which of the following? a. concerns about the Articles of Confederation b. Shays’s Rebellion c. the Coercive Acts d. the Three-Fifths Compromise Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.28 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 29 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult 28 .
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The executive branch is in charge of which of the following? a. passing federal laws b. declaring war c. interpreting federal laws d. enforcing court orders Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.29 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 41 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
30.
The “Intolerable Acts” was the colonists’ name for the
Acts of 1774.
a. Stamp b. Tea c. Coercive d. Mercantile Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.30 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 29 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate 31.
In the United States, the national government derives its power from which of the following? a. states b. courts c. laws d. the people Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.31 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 41 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 29 .
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Which of the following most directly protects individuals’ civil liberties? a. Second Treatise of Civil Government b. The Federalist Papers c. the Bill of Rights d. the Declaration of Independence Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.32 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 49 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Difficult
33.
What was the subject of the Great Compromise? a. the legality of slavery b. the form of the legislative branch c. the number of Supreme Court justices d. the form of the executive branch Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.33 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 37 – 38 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government. a. James Madison b. John Jay c. The Federalists d. The Anti-Federalists Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.34 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 46 – 47 Skill Level: Apply What You Know 30 .
Difficulty Level: Moderate 35.
What does the Ninth Amendment say? a. The states have all of the powers not granted to the federal government. b. The people have all of the powers not granted to the federal government. c. The Constitution’s enumerated rights are not inclusive. d. Those accused of a crime have certain rights designed to prevent the government from abusing individual liberties. Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.35 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 47 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate The publication of which of the following galvanized the colonists’ belief that reconciliation with Great Britain was impossible?
36.
a. Common Sense b. Revolution c. Federalist No. 10 d. Our American Cousin Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.36 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 30 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 37.
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation? a. The national government was too strong compared to the states. b. Amendments were too easy to ratify. c. Congress imposed excessive taxes. d. Citizens lacked a national identity. Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.2.37 Topic: The First Attempt at Government: The Articles of Confederation Learning Objective: LO 2.2: Identify the key components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons why it failed. 31 .
Page Reference: 33 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate 38.
What did supporters of the New Jersey Plan want to do to the Articles of Confederation? a. repeal them b. strengthen them c. weaken them d. keep them the way they were Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.38 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 35 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Prior to the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment, how were senators selected? a. by direct election b. by the president c. by state governors d. by state legislatures Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.39 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 38 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers? a. to ensure the power of the executive b. to promote justice c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch d. to create gridlock in government Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.40 Topic: The U.S. Constitution 32 .
Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 41 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult 41.
Which of the following was part of both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? a. a congress b. the presidency c. the federal judiciary d. the effective collection of taxes by the federal government Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.41 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 43 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Which of the following can be found in Article I? a. Electoral College b. procedure for presidential impeachment c. necessary and proper clause d. supremacy clause Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.42 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 44 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which government entity has the power to settle disputes between the states? a. Senate b. House of Representatives c. Department of State d. Supreme Court Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.43 33 .
Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 44 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 44.
Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution? a. lawyers b. merchants c. small farmers d. plantation owners Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.44 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 47 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
45.
Which of the following can be used to help determine the intent of the Framers? a. the Equal Rights Amendment b. The Federalist Papers c. checks and balances d. Full Faith and Credit Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.45 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 47 – 48 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult
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What was the greatest fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate? a. that a weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States b. that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of the states c. that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion d. that powerful state governments would infringe on individual liberties 34 .
Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.46 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 47 Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: Difficult 47.
Which of the following is a method of ratifying constitutional amendments? a. by a majority of voting-age citizens b. by a majority of state governors c. by three-fourths of the state legislatures d. by three-fourths of the state governors Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.6.47 Topic: Toward Reform: Methods of Amending the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.6: Distinguish between the methods for proposing and ratifying amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 49 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
48.
was/were used by colonists to keep each other abreast of developments with the British and helped to ferment public opposition to Britain. a. The Federalist Papers b. The Second Continental Congress c. The Committees of Correspondence d. Common Sense Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.48 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 29 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
True-False Questions 49.
The Constitution was ratified in 1776. 35 .
Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.5.49 Topic: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.5: Explain the conflicts that characterized the drive for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 48 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 50.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the president levied all taxes. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.2.50 Topic: The First Attempt at Government: The Articles of Confederation Learning Objective: LO 2.2: Identify the key components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons why it failed. Page Reference: 32 – 33 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
51.
The New Jersey Plan proposed a one-house legislature with one vote for each state. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.51 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 37 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
52.
Smaller states generally wanted to strengthen the Articles of Confederation rather than replace them. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.52 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 37 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
53.
The Three-Fifths Compromise specified that only three-fifths of slaves could vote. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.53 36 .
Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.3: Outline the issues and compromises that were central to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 38 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 54.
Article I of the Constitution describes the powers of the president. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.4.54 Topic: The U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.4: Analyze the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution. Page Reference: 44 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
55.
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the executive branch was too powerful. Answer: FALSE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.2.55 Topic: The First Attempt at Government: The Articles of Confederation Learning Objective: LO 2.2: Identify the key components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons why it failed. Page Reference: 33 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
56.
The Stamp Act was a major catalyst for the Declaration of Independence. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.1.56 Topic: Roots of the U.S. Constitution Learning Objective: LO 2.1: Trace the historical developments that led to the colonists’ break with Great Britain and the emergence of the new American nation. Page Reference: 27 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
57.
A constitution is a written document establishing the structure, functions, and limitations of a government. Answer: TRUE Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q2.3.57 Topic: The Miracle at Philadelphia: Writing the U.S. Constitution 37 .