Question

Analyze the following principle of the U.S. Constitution: “The House of Representatives is the part of the government directly elected by the people.” What Declaration of Independence ideal does this reflect?(1 point)
Responses

All people have certain rights.
All people have certain rights.

When government violates the social contract, the people have a right to overthrow it.
When government violates the social contract, the people have a right to overthrow it.

All people are created equal.
All people are created equal.

Government is created by the people.
Answer
Analyze the Federalist Party’s perspective on the economy. What region of the United States would be most likely to support this party?(1 point)
Responses

northern region
northern region

western region
western region

southern region
southern region

middle region
middle region
Answer
How does the legislative branch of government act in the best interests of the people?(1 point)
Responses

by ruling on cases fairly so that the people’s rights aren’t restricted
by ruling on cases fairly so that the people’s rights aren’t restricted

by creating laws that do not interfere with the people’s rights
by creating laws that do not interfere with the people’s rights

by appointing officials to positions to help protect people’s rights
by appointing officials to positions to help protect people’s rights

by enforcing laws that do not interfere with the people’s rights
by enforcing laws that do not interfere with the people’s rights
Answer
Which of the following accurately describes how the supremacy clause has made a positive contribution to the concept of federalism?(1 point)
Responses

The supremacy clause allows states to ignore national government policies when they conflict with the best interests of states.
The supremacy clause allows states to ignore national government policies when they conflict with the best interests of states.

The supremacy clause allows states to make policies that work best for their state, even if those policies conflict with legitimate policies of the national government.
The supremacy clause allows states to make policies that work best for their state, even if those policies conflict with legitimate policies of the national government.

The supremacy clause has allowed states to increase their powers when they conflict with the national government.
The supremacy clause has allowed states to increase their powers when they conflict with the national government.

The supremacy clause has allowed the Supreme Court to resolve conflicts when both the national and state governments are exercising legitimate, but conflicting, powers.
Answer
What issue arose with the state of Rhode Island that outlined a problem within the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
Responses

The state did not have a form of currency to trade.
The state did not have a form of currency to trade.

The state refused to pay taxes to Congress.
The state refused to pay taxes to Congress.

The state currency experienced extreme devaluation.
The state currency experienced extreme devaluation.

The state did not follow policy on foreign trade.
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Foundations and Constitution Unit Test
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Question
What political influences led to a shift in the U.S. economy from subsistence farming to a market economy following the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses

passing legislation that supported the economy of southern states based on the labor of enslaved people
passing legislation that supported the economy of southern states based on the labor of enslaved people

creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods
creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods

implementing government programs to aid people in economic hardship
implementing government programs to aid people in economic hardship

passing laws that limited production in southern states
Answer
Which of the following is an example of a public good?(1 point)
Responses

a house
a house

public safety
public safety

a cell phone
a cell phone

a car
a car
Answer
Use the excerpt from the Sherman Antitrust Law to answer the question.

“. . . Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce in any Territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory or Territories and any State or States or the District of Columbia, or with foreign nations, or between the District of Columbia, and any State or States or foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000 if a corporation, or, if any other person, $1,000,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court. . . .”

What era is this law likely to be associated with?

(1 point)
Responses

Laissez-Faire Era
Laissez-Faire Era

New Deal Era
New Deal Era

Post-World War II Era
Post-World War II Era

Progressive Era
Answer
Identify the amendment violated in the following Supreme Court case. A defendant accused of armed robbery is denied a lawyer by the government because armed robbery is not a capital crime.(1 point)
Responses

the First Amendment
the First Amendment

the Fifth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment

the Sixth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment

the Fourth Amendment
Answer
Which of the following statements best explains why the addition of a bill of rights was necessary to ensure ratification of the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.
The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.

The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.
The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.

The Federalists were distrustful of a national bill of rights being used by states.
The Federalists were distrustful of a national bill of rights being used by states.

The Anti-Federalists were distrustful of state governments.
Answer
Which of the following is considered to be a delegated power of the national government?(1 point)
Responses

building infrastructure
building infrastructure

exercising the police power
exercising the police power

running public schools
running public schools

regulating interstate commerce
Answer
Which of the following statements best explains how the Fourteenth Amendment increases the power of the national government?(1 point)
Responses

It allows the national government to practice fiscal federalism in relation to the states.
It allows the national government to practice fiscal federalism in relation to the states.

It allows the national government to prohibit discrimination based on gender in the states.
It allows the national government to prohibit discrimination based on gender in the states.

It allows the national government to prohibit voting discrimination based on race in the states.
It allows the national government to prohibit voting discrimination based on race in the states.

It allows the national government to ensure civil liberties and civil rights in the states.
Answer
Those who support increasing the power of the national government over the states would most likely support which of the following justifications of increasing the power of the national government?(1 point)
Responses

Increasing the power of the national government has reduced the national government’s control of interstate commerce.
Increasing the power of the national government has reduced the national government’s control of interstate commerce.

Increasing the power of the national government has promoted more equality in the U.S.
Increasing the power of the national government has promoted more equality in the U.S.

Increasing the power of the national government has given states more flexibility in solving problems.
Increasing the power of the national government has given states more flexibility in solving problems.

Increasing the power of the national government has decreased the power the national government exercises over the states.
Answer
In 1–2 sentences, discuss the motive for the U.S. founders to focus on Montesquieu’s and Rousseau’s ideas as a basis for their new governmental foundations.
Answer
Write 1–2 sentences that synthesize the impact diverse government structures have on society and human rights.
Answer
In 1–2 sentences, analyze how the goal of ensuring domestic tranquility is achieved through Article III of the Constitution.
Answer
In what ways might our government system be different if the Founders had not incorporated the concept of checks and balances and separation of powers into the U.S. Constitution? Describe in 1–2 sentences.(2 points)
Answer
In 1–2 sentences, explain the Anti-Federalist objections to the necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause.(2 points)
Answer
In 1–2 sentences, critique the advantages and disadvantages of separation of powers in government.(2 points)
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Government is created by the people.
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The northern region would be most likely to support the Federalist Party's perspective on the economy.
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by creating laws that do not interfere with the people's rights
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The supremacy clause has allowed the Supreme Court to resolve conflicts when both the national and state governments are exercising legitimate, but conflicting, powers.
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The state refused to pay taxes to Congress.
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creating opportunity for new textiles and factories in the northern states to produce goods
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public safety
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Progressive Era
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the Sixth Amendment
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The Anti-Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government.
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regulating interstate commerce
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It allows the national government to ensure civil liberties and civil rights in the states.
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Increasing the power of the national government has promoted more equality in the U.S.
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The U.S. founders were motivated to focus on Montesquieu's ideas of separation of powers and Rousseau's ideas of popular sovereignty as a basis for their new governmental foundations to ensure a system of checks and balances and protect individual rights within a democratic framework.
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Diverse government structures have a significant impact on society and human rights as they shape the distribution of power, the protection of individual liberties, and the ability of marginalized groups to participate in decision-making processes, ultimately influencing the level of inclusivity, equality, and justice within a society.
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The goal of ensuring domestic tranquility is achieved through Article III of the Constitution by establishing a system of federal courts that have the power to resolve disputes and interpret the law, thereby promoting stability, justice, and orderly resolution of conflicts within the nation.
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If the Founders had not incorporated the concept of checks and balances and separation of powers into the U.S. Constitution, our government system might have converged towards a more centralized and authoritarian structure, potentially leading to the concentration of power and a higher risk of tyranny, undermining the principles of democracy and individual rights.
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The Anti-Federalists objected to the necessary and proper clause because it granted the national government too much discretionary power, potentially encroaching on the rights of states and individuals. They also objected to the supremacy clause as they feared it would undermine the sovereignty of states, leading to an overly dominant and centralized national government.
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The advantage of separation of powers in government is that it helps prevent the accumulation of too much power in any one branch, promoting a system of checks and balances. However, the disadvantage is that it can lead to gridlock and inefficiency when branches of government are unable to cooperate effectively.