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What was the main reason that the Framers created federalism?
a) to make elections of government officers more fair
b) to protect themselves from an all-powerful central government
c) to prevent a takeover from England or France
d) to put all power in the hands of a central government
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?
a) Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.
b) Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.
c) The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
d) The president passes a law in Congress.
In the Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported
a) absolute control of states by state government.
b) presidential power over Congress and the judiciary.
c) unlimited power of the federal government.
d) division of power into three branches of government.
The Anti-Federalists demanded that the Constitution have a bill of rights because they
a) did not want the national government to be able to restrict the slave trade.
b) wanted representation in the Senate to be based on population.
c) believed it was needed in order to protect individual liberties.
d) were concerned that the judicial branch would be overly powerful.
In The Federalist, No. 10, James Madison argued in favor of a large republic because
a) it would make it easier for Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
b) the chances of the majority having common motives would decrease.
c) the president’s power would be decreased.
d) the states with smaller populations would have more power.
The Federalist Papers were successful primarily because they
a) limited the power of the executive branch.
b) presented a way of solving the dilemma between the large and small states.
c) set up a clear way of separating the powers of the three governmental branches.
d) clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could
a) declare war, but it could not make treaties.
b) establish post offices, but it could not levy taxes.
c) force everyone to abide by the law, but it could not establish a court system.
d) levy taxes, but it could not establish an executive branch.
Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?
a) A community constructs a municipal water treatment plant.
b) Firefighters hold infant car seat clinics in fire stations
c) Officers screen visitors for weapons at the entrance of a courthouse.
d) The Marines hold drives to collect toys during the holidays.
Which of these statements is based on John Locke's definition of the social contract?
a) A government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.
b) A police state is necessary to protect people’s belongings.
c) Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.
d) Once a government has been formed, its laws cannot be changed.
Under a republican form of government
a) states have little power.
b) the government appoints representatives.
c) the government holds sovereign power.
d) voters hold sovereign power.
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