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Question 1 Why does the Enlightenment influence American politics and government? Choose three answers. The colonists are attracted to the idea of the divine right of kings. Those immigrating to the American colonies are attracted to the Enlightenment\'s ideas of liberty and property. The coloni...

Question 1 Why does the Enlightenment influence American politics and government? Choose three answers. The colonists are attracted to the idea of the divine right of kings. Those immigrating to the American colonies are attracted to the Enlightenment\'s ideas of liberty and property. The colonists have a long history of self-government, consistent with the Enlightenment\'s ideas about government by consent. Ideas of the Enlightenment frame the colonists\' response to British violations of natural rights. unanswered Question 2 How do conflicting ideas of the Enlightenment influence American government and politics? Choose two answers. The Constitution sets up a system of government that is not favorable to the democratic expression of the popular will. The conflict among ideas leads to an increasingly undemocratic system of government. The conflict between popular government and the separation of powers creates an ideal balance of interests. The protection of private property can interfere with the government\'s dealing with important social needs. unanswered Question 3 Which statements are true concerning the state of nature? Choose two answers. Describes the relationship between human beings and animals Permits a philosophical definition of human nature Is a thought experiment upon which a definition of proper society and government are built Suggests that human beings are naturally social unanswered Question 4 What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the government? Balance of power Natural rights The state of nature A social contract unanswered Question 5 Which of the following protects Locke\'s idea of natural rights and provides Montesquieu\'s protections known as due process of law? The Articles of Confederation The Bill of Rights The Constitution The Declaration of Independence Question 1 What was one reason why it was necessary to replace the Articles of Confederation? Countries refused to trade with the new country since the government was so weak. The national government was so strong that it threatened the rights of citizens. The states did not have enough power. The United States lacked the military forces to defend the new country. unanswered Question 2 What was the basis of representation in Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Each state was allowed only two members. Each state had one vote in the Congress. States had equal representation in the upper house and representation based on population in the lower house. States were given representation based on population. unanswered Question 3 Which powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation? Choose three answers. The power to declare war The power to borrow and coin money The power to settle disputes among different states The power to declare laws passed by other states as invalid unanswered Question 4 What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Congress could not declare war without the approval of the state governments. Congress could not enlist men for a national army. Only the states could sign treaties. Congress could not establish departments within the institution. unanswered Question 5 Why was the national government given power to regulate trade with the Native Americans under the Articles of Confederation? Because Native American territories were considered states so any boundary disputes had to be settled by the national government The national government did not have the power to regulate trade with Native Americans, only state governments had this power. Because Native Americans used the national currency, they had to negotiate all trade agreements directly with the national government. Because Native Americans were not considered citizens of the United States and were treated as foreign nations Question 1 Which debate did the Great Compromise settle so the Constitutional Convention could continue? The Great Compromise settled the debate between the delegates who wanted to increase the powers of the national government and those who wanted to maintain state sovereignty. The Great Compromise settled the debate between northern and southern states over how slaves would be counted in regards to a state population for the purpose of representation in Congress. The Great Compromise settled the debate between northern and southern states over whether slavery would continue in the United States. The Great Compromise settled the debate between the large states and small states over state representation in the legislative branch. unanswered Question 2 What did the Great Compromise seek to balance? Competing economic interests of an urban industrial sector and a rural agricultural sector The ideological differences over representation of the people or of the states The sectional interests of northern and southern states The differing interests between a minority of economic elites and a majority of people with middle and low incomes unanswered Question 3 Under the terms of the original Constitution, what would happen to an enslaved person who escaped and fled to another state? Runaway enslaved people could be reclaimed by their owners and taken back. Runaway enslaved people would be free unless they ever returned to the state from which they had escaped. Runaway enslaved people would be put to death if they fled across state lines. Runaway enslaved people who cross state lines would be assigned to a new owner in the state in which they were apprehended. unanswered Question 4 Which concern did a separation of powers address during the Constitutional Convention? The concern was that the larger more populous states would not give smaller states a voice in the government. The concern was that the national government would engage in taxation without representation. The concern was that increasing the power of the national government would allow it to become too powerful. The concern was that the southern states would not have enough representation in the national government. unanswered Question 5 Several mechanisms were put into place to satisfy the fears of those who felt that if the Constitution gave the national government more power, it would be able to abuse its power and the rights of the people. Which is not one of those mechanisms? Separation of powers The Supremacy Clause Checks and balances The veto unanswered Question 1 Which Constitutional change was not advocated by the Federalists? The addition of the Bill of Rights The power of the national government to collect taxes Senators elected by state legislatures One national currency unanswered Question 2 What was the name of the series of essays published beginning in 1787 that argued in support of a strong federal government and the ratification of the Constitution? The Pentagon Papers The Federalist Papers The Brutus Papers The Publius Papers unanswered Question 3 Which of these beliefs would have been least likely to be held by a Federalist at the time the Constitution was being developed? A belief in the need for a strong centralized government A belief that the Constitution should not be ratified A belief in a strong executive who could quickly make decisions A belief that the national government should have its own court system unanswered Question 4 Which of these options helped the Federalists gain more support for their theories of a representative government with increased national powers? The Anti-Federalist Decree The Federalist Papers The Declaration of Independence The Second Treatise on Government unanswered Question 5 Which constitutional mechanism discussed in Federalist No. 51 discusses the powers that each branches of government has to impact how the other branches of government operate? Separation of powers Representative government Checks and balances The Bill of Rights Question 1 Why did the Founders develop the system of checks and balances? The Founders wanted a government with limited power like the Articles of Confederation. The Founders wanted to create a powerful executive leader in the presidency. The Founders wanted to be able to provide taxes for governing without inferences. The Founders feared a government that would be too strong. unanswered Question 2 On which branch of government does the Constitution provide the most detail as it relates to powers? The judiciary The president The Electoral College Congress unanswered Question 3 What is a federal system? It is a division of power between national government and state governments where both levels have specific powers. It is a political system where the national government dominates in decision-making. It is a political system in which popular assemblies make decisions for the government. It is a political system where the states or provinces dominate in decision-making. unanswered Question 4 Which statement characterizes a unitary system of government? The Articles of Confederation formed a unitary government. The central government controls the allocation of funds spent at the local level. The central government cannot change boundaries of states or provinces. Voters elect governors of local provinces or states. unanswered Question 5 Which statement is true regarding the federal system of government? Federalist systems always include checks and balances. Federalist systems work best in countries that are large and diverse. Federalist systems are best for all countries. Federalist systems have no significant disadvantages. Question 1 Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution? Universal suffrage Free press Trial by jury Social contract unanswered Question 2 How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? The Bill of Rights expanded the authority of the government. The Bill of Rights ensured civil rights would not be violated. The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms. The Bill of Rights eliminated the need for amendments. unanswered Question 3 What describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation? It was a collection of independent states bound by a treaty. It was a confederation of states under a strong central government. It was a direct democracy with limited state autonomy. It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government. unanswered Question 4 What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? Representatives from larger states wielded too much power. The state government structures were given very limited powers. The national government did not have the power to impose taxes. They were not approved by all of the states. unanswered Question 5 What describes Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3 in the Constitution, otherwise known as the Fugitive Slave Clause? Enslavers could not sell enslaved people to owners in different states. Enslavers could reclaim their enslaved people in states where they had fled. Enslavers could import as many enslaved people as they wished. Enslavers could not represent the interests of the enslaved population. unanswered Question 6 Which major compromise regarding apportionment was made at the Constitutional Convention? The immediate prohibition on importing enslaved people The right to recover enslaved people from free states The maintenance of an equal number of free and slave states The proportional representation of enslaved people unanswered Question 7 What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? Federalists favored a strong central government while the Anti-Federalists favored strong state governments. Federalists opposed regulation of foreign trades while the Anti-Federalists favored tariffs on foreign imports. Federalists promoted the interests of the lower classes while the Anti-Federalists favored the political elites. Federalists favored religious restrictions in the Constitution while Anti-Federalists favored religious toleration. unanswered Question 8 What is an argument outlined in Federalist No. 10? The government was needed because individual citizens could not be trusted. The diverse interests of the people would prevent the development of powerful interests. The interests of the people must supersede state authority. The common interests of the people are determined by the government. unanswered Question 9 How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances? Each branch of government functions independently and does not require the cooperation of the other branches. The branches of government must cooperate to function, but each branch has no authority over the other branches. Each branch of government functions independently but must cooperate with the other branches on issues of national concern. The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch can restrict the others branches\' powers.