Question
Multiple Choice. Read the excerpt, then answer the question that follows.
The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but to have only the law of nature for his rule.
- Second Treatise on Government (1689)
Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote that excerpt and whose ideas are reflected in the Declaration of Independence's emphasis on natural rights?
(1 point)
Responses
Montesquieu
Montesquieu
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
John Locke
True or False. The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved a disagreement over Representation of slaves in the House of Representatives.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
Multiple Choice. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?(1 point)
Responses
Excessive centralized power
Excessive centralized power
Inability to levy taxes
Inability to levy taxes
Absence of a standing army
Absence of a standing army
Lack of a national judiciary
Multiple Choice. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?(1 point)
Responses
Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Separation of powers
Federalism
was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates.
Multiple Choice. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?(1 point)
Responses
Legislative
Legislative
Judicial
Judicial
Administrative
Administrative
Executive
Multiple Choice. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
Multiple Choice. Under the U.S. Constitution, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?(1 point)
Responses
County governments
County governments
Tribal governments
Tribal governments
Municipal governments
Municipal governments
State governments
Drag & Drop. Match the constitutional power to the correct example of this power.(5 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Response area: Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Example: Coining money, declaring war
Response area: Powers not expressly stated but inferred from the Constitution's necessary and proper clause. Example: Creating a national bank, building interstate highways
Response area: Powers shared by both the federal and state governments. Example: Taxation, law enforcement
Response area: Powers not granted to the federal government and reserved for the states or the people. Example: Creating public schools, intrastate commerce
Response area: Powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government. Example: Conduct illegal search and seizure, prohibit freedom of speech
Multiple Choice. Read the excerpt, then answer the question that follows.
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. -Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution
According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?
(1 point)
Responses
Presidential decrees
Presidential decrees
International treaties
International treaties
Federal laws
Federal laws
State laws
The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but to have only the law of nature for his rule.
- Second Treatise on Government (1689)
Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote that excerpt and whose ideas are reflected in the Declaration of Independence's emphasis on natural rights?
(1 point)
Responses
Montesquieu
Montesquieu
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
John Locke
True or False. The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved a disagreement over Representation of slaves in the House of Representatives.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
Multiple Choice. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?(1 point)
Responses
Excessive centralized power
Excessive centralized power
Inability to levy taxes
Inability to levy taxes
Absence of a standing army
Absence of a standing army
Lack of a national judiciary
Multiple Choice. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?(1 point)
Responses
Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Separation of powers
Federalism
was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates.
Multiple Choice. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?(1 point)
Responses
Legislative
Legislative
Judicial
Judicial
Administrative
Administrative
Executive
Multiple Choice. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
Multiple Choice. Under the U.S. Constitution, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?(1 point)
Responses
County governments
County governments
Tribal governments
Tribal governments
Municipal governments
Municipal governments
State governments
Drag & Drop. Match the constitutional power to the correct example of this power.(5 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Response area: Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Example: Coining money, declaring war
Response area: Powers not expressly stated but inferred from the Constitution's necessary and proper clause. Example: Creating a national bank, building interstate highways
Response area: Powers shared by both the federal and state governments. Example: Taxation, law enforcement
Response area: Powers not granted to the federal government and reserved for the states or the people. Example: Creating public schools, intrastate commerce
Response area: Powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government. Example: Conduct illegal search and seizure, prohibit freedom of speech
Multiple Choice. Read the excerpt, then answer the question that follows.
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. -Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution
According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?
(1 point)
Responses
Presidential decrees
Presidential decrees
International treaties
International treaties
Federal laws
Federal laws
State laws
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but to have only the law of nature for his rule. - Second Treatise on Government (1689)
**Answer:** John Locke
2. True or False. The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved a disagreement over Representation of slaves in the House of Representatives.
**Answer:** True
3. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?
**Answer:** Inability to levy taxes
4. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
**Answer:** Checks and balances
5. ___ was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates.
**Answer:** Centralized government power (you can fill in the blank)
6. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?
**Answer:** Judicial
7. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?
**Answer:** The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
8. Under the U.S. Constitution, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?
**Answer:** State governments
9. Drag & Drop. Match the constitutional power to the correct example of this power.
- **Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution.** Example: Coining money, declaring war
- **Powers not expressly stated but inferred from the Constitution's necessary and proper clause.** Example: Creating a national bank, building interstate highways
- **Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.** Example: Taxation, law enforcement
- **Powers not granted to the federal government and reserved for the states or the people.** Example: Creating public schools, intrastate commerce
- **Powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government.** Example: Conduct illegal search and seizure, prohibit freedom of speech
10. According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?
**Answer:** Federal laws
**Answer:** John Locke
2. True or False. The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved a disagreement over Representation of slaves in the House of Representatives.
**Answer:** True
3. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?
**Answer:** Inability to levy taxes
4. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
**Answer:** Checks and balances
5. ___ was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates.
**Answer:** Centralized government power (you can fill in the blank)
6. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?
**Answer:** Judicial
7. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?
**Answer:** The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
8. Under the U.S. Constitution, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?
**Answer:** State governments
9. Drag & Drop. Match the constitutional power to the correct example of this power.
- **Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution.** Example: Coining money, declaring war
- **Powers not expressly stated but inferred from the Constitution's necessary and proper clause.** Example: Creating a national bank, building interstate highways
- **Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.** Example: Taxation, law enforcement
- **Powers not granted to the federal government and reserved for the states or the people.** Example: Creating public schools, intrastate commerce
- **Powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government.** Example: Conduct illegal search and seizure, prohibit freedom of speech
10. According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?
**Answer:** Federal laws