Government - Chapter 2

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.

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.

3/5

The rights inherent in all human beings and not dependent on government come from where?

natural rights

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

How many constitutions has the United States had in its history?

2 (or 3)

The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?

The Article of Confederation

The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?

taxes

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following debated and drafted the Declaration of Independence?

The Second Continental Congress

While working on the Constitution, what aspect of the new government most concerned James Madison?

Tyranny of the majority

Which of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution?

Federalists

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification?

27

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

1788

Which is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?

republic

Burning the flag is generally considered to be __________ that is protected by the Constitution.

Freedom of Speech

Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?

John Locke

In Federalist 10, who wrote, "The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property"?

James Madison

What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?

The Senate and House of Representatives

What was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.

Shay's Rebellion

The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.

unanimous

Under the Constitution, the president is elected by which of the following?

electoral college/electoral votes

What is the feature of the Constitution that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?

checks and balances

Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make the American government legitimate?

consent of the governed

How did the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?

The Constitution created a stronger national government than did the Articles

Which of the following most directly protects individuals' civil liberties?

The Bill of Rights

__________ was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government.

The Anti-Federalists

Which of the following urged for the colonies to become independent from Britain?

commons sense

Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce.

Which of the following accurately describes the Constitutional Convention?

Many of the delegates were economic elites.

Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?

to prevent tyranny from any one branch

The Federalists preferred __________ than did the Anti-Federalists.

a stronger national government.