The Federalist Papers were successful primarily because they

explained the principles of American constitutional gov

By agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights,

Founders responded to fears of an over powerful national gov

New Jersey delegates did not support the Virginia Plan because they thought

it gave too much power to the large states.

Ohio is a state different from Japan is also a state. What makes Ohio different from Japan?

Ohio is subject to laws from another entity.

The authors of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by the idea in the Old Testament

the law should apply uniformly to everyone, even kings.

Which of these statements is based on John Locke’s definition of the social contract?

Government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.

Colonists valued limited government because they

people should be protected from punishment from bad gov

Which of these is a sign that a state with a constitution is really an authoritarian state?

Multiple parties take part in election, only one party wins.

In a truly democratic society, which of the following happens during an election?

Elected candidate takes office w/o violence from the party.

What did Britain do in response to French & Indian War caused the colonists to boycott goods?

Britain increased the colonists’ taxes.

The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limited government because it

restricted the power of the monarchy

As the result of events such as Shay’s Rebellion in the strong states, (Unrestricted trade)...

leaders realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak

Which of these functions of government would likely be most important, according to Hobbes?

Establishing prisons to hold criminals and reduce crime

Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?

Officers screen visitors for weapons at the courthouse.

Rousseau’s concept of freedom of religion into the Constitution by stating that

Congress cannot make laws preventing people from religion

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1
The Federalist Papers were successful primarily because they
explained the principles of American constitutional gov
limited the power of the executive branch.
solved the dilemma of the large & small states.
cleared a way of separating the powers of the 3 gov branches
2
By agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights,
Founders were incorporating the ideas of William Blackstone.
AntiFederalists were incorporating the ideas of Montesquieu.
Founders responded to fears of an over powerful national gov
Framers were concerned the central government was too weak.
3
New Jersey delegates did not support the Virginia Plan because they thought
votes a state had in the legislature be based on population
the judicial branch would not be independent.
legislature would be able to control the executive branch
it gave too much power to the large states.
4
This is an example of which principle of democracy?
accountability
transparency
rule of law
control of the abuse of power
5
Ohio is a state different from Japan is also a state. What makes Ohio different from Japan?
Ohio does not have its own organized government.
Ohio is not in a defined geographic territory.
Ohio is subject to laws from another entity.
Ohio is not characterized by a distinct ethnic group.
6
The authors of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by the idea in the Old Testament
est social contracts that everyone was required to follow
governments should be based on the concept of republicanism
everyone had the right to a fair trial.
the law should apply uniformly to everyone, even kings.
7
The decision-making of these administrators falls under which category of government function?
maintaining order
providing economic assistance
providing national security
providing leadership
8
Which of these statements is based on John Locke’s definition of the social contract?
A police state is necessary to protect people’s belongings.
Government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.
Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.
Government has been formed, its laws cannot be changed.
9
Colonists valued limited government because they
believed monarchs should have absolute power over people
thought that order could be maintained without a government.
did not accept the concept of a representative government.
people should be protected from punishment from bad gov
10
Which of these is a sign that a state with a constitution is really an authoritarian state?
Custom is used when particular actions aren't defined by law
Laws can be declared unconstitutional by a high court.
The powers of the government are constitutionally limited.
Multiple parties take part in election, only one party wins.
11
In a truly democratic society, which of the following happens during an election?
Citizens vote, but the winner is decided by a high court.
The candidate is appointed by a political party takes power.
Citizens are required to vote for the candidate by party.
Elected candidate takes office w/o violence from the party.
12
What did Britain do in response to French & Indian War caused the colonists to boycott goods?
Britain stopped exporting goods to the colonies.
Britain increased the colonists’ taxes.
Britain prohibited the colonies from creating their charters
Britain removed all its troops from the colonies.
13
The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limited government because it
stated that everyone was equal under the law
established a system of checks and balances in Parliament.
restricted the power of the monarchy
guaranteed the right to a fair and speedy trial.
14
As the result of events such as Shay’s Rebellion in the strong states, (Unrestricted trade)...
the central government had no power to regulate affairs
each state was given a single vote, regardless of its size.
the British stopped enforcing the Stamp Act.
leaders realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak
15
Which of these functions of government would likely be most important, according to Hobbes?
Passing laws to encourage the expansion of businesses.
Designating state flowers & other items to celebrate states
Establishing prisons to hold criminals and reduce crime
Reducing taxes to allow people to keep more income.
16
Greece implemented decentralization dividing the country each with its own administrative unit.
confederacy
unitary system
federal system
authoritarian system
17
Which enlightenment thinker had this quote: the "Laws of Nature and Nature's God"
Samuel Adams
George Washington
John Locke
Richard Henry Lee
18
Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?
Officers screen visitors for weapons at the courthouse.
Firefighters hold infant car seat clinics in fire stations.
A community constructs a municipal water treatment plant.
The Marines hold drives to collect toys during the holidays.
19
Rousseau’s concept of freedom of religion into the Constitution by stating that
religious groups cannot be taxed or treated differently
Congress can establish a state religion.
Congress cannot make laws preventing people from religion
all citizens must practice a religion
20
Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?
unelected head of state
representatives who make laws
political parties
constitution

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