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Practice Test: Constitutional Foundations & Government
Section 1: Multiple Choice

  1. What was the primary conflict between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

    • A) Whether to establish a judicial branch

    • B) Whether representation in the legislature should be based on population or equal for each state

    • C) Whether to give the national government power over foreign trade

    • D) Whether to outlaw slavery immediately

  2. Which theory of elitism asserts that government is primarily operated by non-elected, appointed officials?

    • A) Class Theory

    • B) Power Elite Theory

    • C) Bureaucratic Theory

    • D) Creedal Passion Theory

  3. In client politics, who receives the benefits and who pays the costs?

    • A) A large group benefits, and a large group pays

    • B) A small group benefits, and a large group pays

    • C) A small group benefits, and a small group pays

    • D) A large group benefits, and a small group pays

  4. What did John Adams mean when he referred to the 'real revolution'?

    • A) The battle victories during the Revolutionary War

    • B) The signing of the Treaty of Paris

    • C) A fundamental shift in ideology and mindsets of the people

    • D) The decision to replace the Articles of Confederation

Section 2: Short Answer

  1. Articles of Confederation: List three key weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.

  2. Constitutional Compromises: Briefly describe the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise.

  3. Limits on Popular View: Identify two provisions in the original Constitution designed to limit the direct influence of popular public opinion.

  4. John Locke: What three unalienable rights did Locke emphasize, and how did his philosophy influence the Constitutional Framers?

  5. Powers: Explain the difference between expressed powers and implied powers.