A) still reflects the basic intentions of the Framers with regard to democracy and popular sovereignty. B) became far more democratic over the years than was originally intended by the Framers. C) has become less democratic and more republican than the Framers intended. D) has been amended so often that there is little of substance that remains from the original document. E) has proven to be inflexible at dealing with problems of modern society. A) still reflects the basic intentions of the Framers with regard to democracy and popular sovereignty. B) became far more democratic over the years than was originally intended by the Framers. C) has become less democratic and more republican than the Framers intended. D) has been amended so often that there is little of substance that remains from the original document. E) has proven to be inflexible at dealing with problems of modern society.

Exam 2: The Constitution

There are several ways that the Constitution may change or "live" over time. List and describe three of these, noting which one is most complicated and actually serves to limit change over time.

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Question 221

Which of the following is NOT a right outlined in the Declaration of Independence?

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Question 222

The Constitution

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Question 223

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention from large states concerned about representation in the new national Congress were most likely to support which of the following "plans"?

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Question 224

One of the freedoms that republicans wanted to protect against the intrusions of a tyrannical government was the right of the people

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Question 225

After the Revolutionary War, some states passed "stay" acts. What did "stay" acts do?

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Question 226

Although the Constitution is called a living document, the formal processes for change are slow and arduous. Why did the Framers make formal change difficult? Based on your understanding of the Constitution, how well has the original intention of the Framers been met?

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Question 227

The proposal during the Constitutional Convention that created a House proportionate to population along with a Senate in which all states were represented equally was called

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Question 228

In the climate of crisis following Shays' Rebellion,

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Question 229

Which of these is NOT a reason why the Second Continental Congress moved towards independence from Britain even though that was not its original intent?

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Question 230

What do those who favor a republican form of government believe?

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Question 231

The Federalists were not in favor of a bill of rights, but

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Question 232

Which group of men was chosen by the Continental Congress to draft a Declaration of Independence?

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Question 233

The meaning of the Constitution can only be changed by formal amendment.

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Question 234

What kind of government did the Constitution create?

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Question 235

The decision to convene a Constitutional Convention reflected a growing concern felt by many of the most influential people about the failure to democratize the nation following the American Revolution.

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Question 236

Signing statements are powers that are clearly granted to the president in the US Constitution.

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Question 237

Which of the following was a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

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Question 238

The American constitutional system was not designed to promote gridlock in American politics and governmental policy.

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Question 239

What was Shays's Rebellion? Discuss the implications of the rebellion for the formation of a new government in the United States.

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There are several ways that the Constitution may change or "live" over time. List and describe three of these, noting which one is most complicated and actually serves to limit change over time.

Which of the following is NOT a right outlined in the Declaration of Independence?

The Constitution

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention from large states concerned about representation in the new national Congress were most likely to support which of the following "plans"?

One of the freedoms that republicans wanted to protect against the intrusions of a tyrannical government was the right of the people

After the Revolutionary War, some states passed "stay" acts. What did "stay" acts do?

Although the Constitution is called a living document, the formal processes for change are slow and arduous. Why did the Framers make formal change difficult? Based on your understanding of the Constitution, how well has the original intention of the Framers been met?

The proposal during the Constitutional Convention that created a House proportionate to population along with a Senate in which all states were represented equally was called

In the climate of crisis following Shays' Rebellion,

Which of these is NOT a reason why the Second Continental Congress moved towards independence from Britain even though that was not its original intent?

What do those who favor a republican form of government believe?

The Federalists were not in favor of a bill of rights, but

Which group of men was chosen by the Continental Congress to draft a Declaration of Independence?

The meaning of the Constitution can only be changed by formal amendment.

What kind of government did the Constitution create?

The decision to convene a Constitutional Convention reflected a growing concern felt by many of the most influential people about the failure to democratize the nation following the American Revolution.

Signing statements are powers that are clearly granted to the president in the US Constitution.

Which of the following was a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

The American constitutional system was not designed to promote gridlock in American politics and governmental policy.

What was Shays's Rebellion? Discuss the implications of the rebellion for the formation of a new government in the United States.

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