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POLS 1101
Chapter 2 Quiz
1/29/23
QUESTION 1
1.
British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the
political thought of ________.
King James II
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
James Madison
QUESTION 2
1.
The agreement that citizens will consent to be governed so long as government protects their
natural rights is called ________.
the divine right of kings
the social contract
a bill of rights
due process
QUESTION 3
1.
What important power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
It could not coin money.
It could not declare war.
It could not impose taxes.
It could not conduct foreign affairs.
QUESTION 4
1.
According to the Great Compromise, how would representation in Congress be apportioned?
Each state would have equal representation in both the House of Representatives and the
Senate.
Congress would be a unicameral legislature with each state receiving equal representation.
Representation in the House of Representatives would be based on each stateâ s
population and every state would have two senators.
Representation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate would be based on a
stateâ s population.
QUESTION 5
1.
How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention resolve their disagreement regarding
slavery?
It was agreed that Congress would abolish slavery in 1850.
It was agreed that a stateâ s slave population would be counted for purposes of
representation but not for purposes of taxation. (What I think is correct)
It was agreed that a stateâ s slave population would be counted for purposes of taxation but
not for purposes of representation.
It was agreed that 60 percent of a stateâ s slave population would be counted for purposes
of both representation and taxation. (What I chose)
POLS 1101
Chapter 2 Quiz
1/29/23
QUESTION 6
1.
Why were The Federalist Papers written?
To encourage states to oppose the Constitution.
To encourage New York to ratify the Constitution.
To oppose the admission of slaveholding states to the federal union.
To encourage people to vote for George Washington as the nationâ s first president.
QUESTION 7
1.
What argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people that it was not dangerous to place
power in the hands of one man?
That man would have to pass a religious test before he could become president; thus,
citizens could be sure that he was of good character.
One man could respond to crises more quickly than a group of men like Congress.
It was easier to control the actions of one man than the actions of a group.
both B and C
QUESTION 8
1.
How many states must ratify an amendment before it becomes law?
all
three-fourths
two-thirds
one-half
QUESTION 9
1.
What is the Bill of Rights?
first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms
powers given to Congress in Article I of the Constitution
twenty-seven amendments added to the Constitution over the years
document authored by Thomas Jefferson that details the rights of the citizens
QUESTION 10
1.
Which of these is an example of Madison's Separation of Powers?
Congress overrides a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in both chambers.
Incorrect: Supreme Court Justices must retire at age 80.
Incorrect: The president fires an obstructive member of Congress.
The Supreme Court settles a dispute over a presidential election but nominating the next
president.
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