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1) In The Federalist, No. 39, James Madison argues that several of the state constitutions
A
are too reactionary
B
are similar to the proposed Constitution in upholding republican principles
C
give too much power to the people
D
do not give enough power to the people.
2) According to James Madison in The Federalist, No. 39, the only form of government that would be reconcilable with the fundamental principles of the revolution is
A
a republican form of government.
B
majoritarian democracy
C
a government based on unanimous consent.
D
all of the above
3) In The Federalist, No. 39, James Madison advocated
A
direct democracy at the state level and representative government at the national level.
B
a unitary form of government.
C
a balancing of state and national powers.
D
state nullification of national law.
4) In The Federalist, No. 39, James Madison argues that the national government’s powers
A
should be supreme over state powers
B
are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution.
C
should be inferior to state powers.
D
extend beyond those enumerated in the Constitution to include a number of implied powers.
5) According to James Madison, a republican form of government is characterized by
A
limited terms of office and consent of the governed.
B
direct democracy.
C
a unitary form of government.
D
a federal form of government
6) McCulloch v. Maryland was a defeat for
A
national supremacy advocates
B
advocates of Lockean liberalism
C
libertarians
D
states’ rights advocates
7) In McCulloch v. Maryland, Justice Marshall argues that the Constitution derives its ultimate power from
A
Congress
B
the people
C
the courts
D
the states
8) In the McCulloch case, the Supreme Court ruled that when national and state laws come into conflict, the
A
states may nullify national laws
B
state government is supreme
C
courts must work out a compromise between the national and state governments
D
national government is supreme
9) In the McCulloch v. Maryland decision, Justice Marshall contended that the power to create a national bank
A
is prohibited by the Constitution
B
is clearly expressed in the Constitution
C
can be granted to the states only by the Constitution
D
is implied by the Constitution
10) Which of the following statements about McCulloch v. Maryland is true?
A
The Court ruled that the necessary and proper clause applies to states, not the national government
B
The Court ruled that the Tenth Amendment makes the states supreme in the federal system
C
The Court ruled that the Tenth Amendment limits the federal government to enumerated powers
D
None of the above
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