Question 1

Are the procedures for amending the Constitution too strong or too weak? Should it be easier or harder to amend the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The procedures for amending the Constitu

Question 2

Most of the men who were delegates to the Philadelphia Convention were farmers and had little practical political experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Connecticut Compromise created a bicameral Congress and a system of representation that ultimately gives greater representation to citizens of less populous states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A major purpose of the economic provisions in the Constitution was to

Accepted Answer

A) promote a more equal distribution of wealth in the country. 
B) guarantee the states a significant economic role. 
C) preserve and strengthen the farm economy to the disadvantage of manufacturing. 
D) establish a comprehensive set of social welfare programs to assist people in times of need. 
E) create a strong national government so as to bring stability out of economic chaos. 
A) promote a more equal distribution of wealth in the country. 
B) guarantee the states a significant economic role. 
C) preserve and strengthen the farm economy to the disadvantage of manufacturing. 
D) establish a comprehensive set of social welfare programs to assist people in times of need. 
E) create a strong national government so as to bring stability out of economic chaos.

Question 5

Which of the following was favored by the Anti-Federalists?

Accepted Answer

A) Stronger state governments 
B) Weaker state governments 
C) Longer terms for elected officials 
D) Indirect elections of elected officials 
E) Weakened protections for individuals liberties 
A) Stronger state governments 
B) Weaker state governments 
C) Longer terms for elected officials 
D) Indirect elections of elected officials 
E) Weakened protections for individuals liberties

Question 6

The Constitution obligated the new government to repay all the public debt incurred under the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Federalists feared that the new government would be run by a few and would erode fundamental liberties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true of the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A) They vested all meaningful power in the states. 
B) They represented a "league of friendship" among the states. 
C) They provided for no judiciary. 
D) They gave the president too much power. 
E) They provided for a unicameral national legislature. 
A) They vested all meaningful power in the states. 
B) They represented a "league of friendship" among the states. 
C) They provided for no judiciary. 
D) They gave the president too much power. 
E) They provided for a unicameral national legislature.

Question 9

A major concern of the Anti-Federalists was the lack of a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Are the procedures for amending the Constitution too strong or too weak? Should it be easier or harder to amend the Constitution?

Most of the men who were delegates to the Philadelphia Convention were farmers and had little practical political experience.

The Connecticut Compromise created a bicameral Congress and a system of representation that ultimately gives greater representation to citizens of less populous states.

A major purpose of the economic provisions in the Constitution was to

Which of the following was favored by the Anti-Federalists?

The Constitution obligated the new government to repay all the public debt incurred under the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation.

The Federalists feared that the new government would be run by a few and would erode fundamental liberties.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Articles of Confederation?

A major concern of the Anti-Federalists was the lack of a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution.

Introducing Government in America

Federalism

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Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

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Exam 2: The Constitution

Are the procedures for amending the Constitution too strong or too weak? Should it be easier or harder to amend the Constitution?

Most of the men who were delegates to the Philadelphia Convention were farmers and had little practical political experience.

The Connecticut Compromise created a bicameral Congress and a system of representation that ultimately gives greater representation to citizens of less populous states.

A major purpose of the economic provisions in the Constitution was to

Which of the following was favored by the Anti-Federalists?

The Constitution obligated the new government to repay all the public debt incurred under the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation.

The Federalists feared that the new government would be run by a few and would erode fundamental liberties.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Articles of Confederation?

A major concern of the Anti-Federalists was the lack of a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution.

Introducing Government in America

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

Filters