Representative Democracy Quiz
Quiz for U.S. Constitution Class
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The origins of representative democracy can be traced to _________________________. ancient Greece
@ ancient Rome ancient Egypt medieval England the French Enlightenment
Correct. The origins of representative democracy (as opposed to direct democracy) can be traced to ancient Rome.
Who benefited from the Magna Carta? King John of England
King Louis of France
@the English nobility
British colonists all British subjects
Correct. The English nobility gained the most benefits from the Magna Carta, which established limitations on the power of the king.
Which of the following was guaranteed in the English Bill of Rights? @freedom from taxation without representation …show more content…
freedom from prosecution for minor crimes freedom of religion freedom of the press all of these options
Correct. By banning the king from levying taxes without Parliament's approval, the English Bill of Rights effectively guaranteed freedom from taxation without representation.
Whose ideas about government greatly influenced the men who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Plato
Julius Caesar
Martin Luther
@ John Locke
Ronald Reagan
Correct. The writings of John Locke, a British philosopher of the Enlightenment period, had a profound influence on the Founding Fathers.
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* What was the colonists’ primary complaint about the rule of the British Crown? * They did not have any leeway to self-govern. * They were subject to heavy taxes from the British Crown. * They were not allowed to keep slaves. * They were forced to work in unsanitary conditions. * none of these options * Correct. The American colonists’ primary complaint was that they were subject to heavy taxes from the British Crown. * Which of the following was a component of the Coercive Acts? * establishment of martial law * requirements to quarter British soldiers * closure of the port of Boston * dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature * all of these options * * * Correct. Establishment of martial law, the requirement for the colonists to quarter British soldiers, the closure of the port of Boston, and the dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature were all components of the Coercive Acts.
* Which event directly resulted from the Coercive Acts? * the Boston Tea Party * the French and Indian War * the meeting of the First Continental Congress * the meeting of the Second Continental Congress * the drafting of the Articles of Confederation * * * Correct. The First Continental Congress directly resulted from the Coercive Acts. * * * Which section of the Declaration of Independence contains arguments on the right to revolution? * the first section, or Preamble * the second section, based on Lockean philosophy * the third section, outlining the oppressive actions of the Crown * the fourth section, describing attempts at reconciliation * the fifth section, the termination of ties with Britain * * Correct. Arguments on the right to revolution, based on the philosophy of John Locke, are found in the second section of the Declaration of Independence.
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Top of Form * Who was given the primary responsibility for drafting the Declaration of Independence? * George Washington * James Madison * Benjamin Franklin * John Hancock * Thomas Jefferson * * Correct. Thomas Jefferson was given the primary responsibility for drafting the Declaration of Independence. * * * What were the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? * states’ rights and the government’s duty to protect them * individual liberties and the government’s duty to protect them * the supremacy of the executive branch * the supremacy of the legislative branch * all of these options * * Correct. The main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence were individual rights and liberties and the duty of the government to protect them.
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What is the purpose of government according to most of the people interviewed in the video? | A. to guarantee sovereignty | | B. to make sure there is a republican form of government | | C. to protect the people | Right! Most of the speakers mention that the purpose of government is to protect the people. | | D. to make sure there is a court system | | E. all of the above |
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When asked about the purpose of government, which of the following was NOT mentioned by any of the respondents? | A.to listen to the people | | B.to protect the people | | C.to protect sovereignty | | D.to assure a system of checks and balances |
Right! The speakers did not mention assuring a system of checks and balances as a purpose of government. | | E.the purpose of government can never be attained |
The Framers of the Constitution listed the following as the function(s) of American government: | A. establish justice | | B. ensure domestic tranquility | | C. provide for the common defense | | D. promote the general welfare | | E. all of the above | Right!
All of these were listed by the Framers as the functions of American government.5 The Articles of Confederation specified that the United States would be which form of government? * * a republic * a direct democracy * a constitutional monarchy * a bureaucracy * a federation * Correct. The Articles of Confederation specified that the United States would be a republic. * * * What concerned the Founders in drafting the Articles of Confederation? * mob rule * arbitrary monarchical power * the large size of the colonial territory * the ability of the people to check the power of the government * all of these options * * Correct. Mob rule, arbitrary monarchical power, large territory size, and the ability of the people to check government power were all taken into account by the Founders when they drafted the Articles of Confederation. * * * Which of the following was NOT a component of the Articles of Confederation? * ratification of the Articles by unanimous consent of the states * lack of an executive branch * supreme power retained by the states * limited powers for Congress * a bicameral legislature * Correct. A bicameral legislature was not a component of the Articles of Confederation (Congress had a single chamber).
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1791-1824: We forge a nation
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1791," then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview. Use the arrows at the bottom of the timeline screen to explore significant events of the era.
How many terms did George Washington serve as president before leaving office? | A.one term | | B.two terms | Right! George Washington served two terms. | | C.three terms | | D.a half term | | E.four terms |
* What led the Founders to realize that the Articles of Confederation needed to be reconfigured? * crises like Shays' Rebellion * the inability of the national government to control financial concerns and raise taxes * the disproportionate power held by the states * the vulnerability of the new nation due to the lack of an executive * all of these options * *
Correct. Crises like Shays' Rebellion, the inability of the national government to control financial concerns and raise taxes, the disproportionate power held by the states, and the vulnerability of the new nation due to the lack of an executive all contributed to the movement to reconfigure the Articles of Confederation. * * * * As the Constitution was being drafted, who was most in support of equal representation in the national legislature? * large states, such as Virginia * small states, such as Rhode Island * the Federalists * the anti-Federalists * none of these options * * Correct. Small states such as Rhode Island most strongly supported equal representation in the legislature. * * * Which of the following plans for representation was incorporated into the Connecticut Compromise? * Each state would have one vote in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would have two votes in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would be proportionally represented in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would be proportionally represented in one house of a bicameral legislature. * none of these options * * Correct. The Connecticut Compromise incorporated a plan calling for each state to be proportionally represented in one house of a bicameral legislature (the House of Representatives).
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1787-1790: We adopt a Constitution
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1787", then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview.
What was Shays' Rebellion? | A.a battle in the Revolutionary War | | B.a rebellion by farmers in western Massachusetts attempting to prevent their lands from being foreclosed upon | Right! Farmers in western Massachusetts, angry that their lands were being foreclosed upon for debts, shut down the courts and stormed an arsenal. | | C.an attempted military coup foiled by General George Washington | | D.a rebellion by soliders in Pennsylvania angry at the high cost of food | | E.a demonstration against the Articles of Confederation |
The Constitution was ratified in the year | A.1788. | Right! The Constitution was ratified in 1788. | | B.1789. | | C.1776. | | D.1790. | | E.1791. |
The Bill of Rights was ratified in the year | A.1788. | | B.1789. | | C.1776. | | D.1790. | | E.1791. | Right! The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791. |
1791-1824: We forge a nation
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1791," then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview. Use the arrows at the bottom of the timeline screen to explore significant events of the era.
How many terms did George Washington serve as president before leaving office? | A.one term | | B.two terms | Right! George Washington served two terms. | | C.three terms | | D.a half term | | E.four terms |
Marbury v. Madison confirmed the Supreme Court's power to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional. What did the case involve? | A. a duel between William Marbury and James Madison | | B. a secret letter Thomas Jefferson wanted read before Congress | | B. a disputed appointment to a minor government post | Right! Marbury v. Madison concerned a dispute over William Marbury's appointment to a government post. | | C. Chief Justice John Marshall's authority over Thomas Jefferson | | D. none of these options |
The United States Constitution is the framework that outlines the structure and power of the U.S. government. Created over 200 years ago, it was the first written document of its kind, establishing a federal government and delineating its powers in relation to those of the states. Many of the ideas embodied in the Constitution were new, and thus the government it forged was truly an experiment in modern political philosophy. The U.S. Constitution stands as the oldest federal constitution still in effect today. Its continued success has made it a model for all later constitutions throughout the world. Ironically, the document that successfully established a government that would remain stable for more than two centuries was born from revolution. To fully appreciate the substance of American politics, we must appreciate the conflict-filled beginnings of our government. The current political system is the ultimate result of one failed attempt at constitutional government, under the Articles of Confederation (1781-1788), and the prioritization of several fundamental principles. Through a process of refinement marked by years of heated conflict and tough compromise, the colonists adopted a national constitution embodying core values that continue to resonate among people today. Before Americans declared independence from the British Crown in 1776, 13 colonies spanned the Atlantic coast. As subjects of Great Britain, the colonists in America were allowed considerable freedom compared to colonists in other parts of the world. The British outlawed certain social and religious practices in India and established several prison colonies in Australia, but the 13 American colonies largely were allowed to govern themselves. However, the colonists were subject to the foreign policy and trade policy established by the British government. Trouble started in 1765, when the British, facing the costs associated with the French and Indian War (1754-1763), began heavily taxing the colonists. The colonists appreciated the protection provided by the British Crown against the French, but they deplored the taxes levied against them without representation in the British Parliament.
The five members of the drafting committee gave Thomas Jefferson, a delegate from Virginia, broad discretion over the declaration. In June of 1776, Jefferson presented the committee with a document that eloquently expressed the ideals of individual liberty and asserted that the purpose of government is to protect the political rights of citizens.
Power of the States. States have powers of their own.
Lee Jones: What Articles and sections in the Constitution refer to Federalism?
Lee Jones: Article IV (full faith and credit), article VI (supremacy clause), 10th amendment (reserved powers), 14th amendment in particular yet also Amendments 13, 15,16 and 17.
Lee Jones: art 1 sec 8, pwrs of congress, art 2 sec 2 pwrs of the president, art 3 sec 2 for the jursidiction of the SCOTUS
Page 1, Chapter 1
The origins of representative democracy can be traced to _________________________. ancient Greece
@ ancient Rome ancient Egypt medieval England the French Enlightenment
Correct. The origins of representative democracy (as opposed to direct democracy) can be traced to ancient Rome.
Who benefited from the Magna Carta? King John of England
King Louis of France
@the English nobility
British colonists all British subjects
Correct. The English nobility gained the most benefits from the Magna Carta, which established limitations on the power of the king.
Which of the following was guaranteed in the English Bill of Rights? @freedom from taxation without representation …show more content…
freedom from prosecution for minor crimes freedom of religion freedom of the press all of these options
Correct. By banning the king from levying taxes without Parliament's approval, the English Bill of Rights effectively guaranteed freedom from taxation without representation.
Whose ideas about government greatly influenced the men who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Plato
Julius Caesar
Martin Luther
@ John Locke
Ronald Reagan
Correct. The writings of John Locke, a British philosopher of the Enlightenment period, had a profound influence on the Founding Fathers.
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* What was the colonists’ primary complaint about the rule of the British Crown? * They did not have any leeway to self-govern. * They were subject to heavy taxes from the British Crown. * They were not allowed to keep slaves. * They were forced to work in unsanitary conditions. * none of these options * Correct. The American colonists’ primary complaint was that they were subject to heavy taxes from the British Crown. * Which of the following was a component of the Coercive Acts? * establishment of martial law * requirements to quarter British soldiers * closure of the port of Boston * dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature * all of these options * * * Correct. Establishment of martial law, the requirement for the colonists to quarter British soldiers, the closure of the port of Boston, and the dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature were all components of the Coercive Acts.
* Which event directly resulted from the Coercive Acts? * the Boston Tea Party * the French and Indian War * the meeting of the First Continental Congress * the meeting of the Second Continental Congress * the drafting of the Articles of Confederation * * * Correct. The First Continental Congress directly resulted from the Coercive Acts. * * * Which section of the Declaration of Independence contains arguments on the right to revolution? * the first section, or Preamble * the second section, based on Lockean philosophy * the third section, outlining the oppressive actions of the Crown * the fourth section, describing attempts at reconciliation * the fifth section, the termination of ties with Britain * * Correct. Arguments on the right to revolution, based on the philosophy of John Locke, are found in the second section of the Declaration of Independence.
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Top of Form * Who was given the primary responsibility for drafting the Declaration of Independence? * George Washington * James Madison * Benjamin Franklin * John Hancock * Thomas Jefferson * * Correct. Thomas Jefferson was given the primary responsibility for drafting the Declaration of Independence. * * * What were the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? * states’ rights and the government’s duty to protect them * individual liberties and the government’s duty to protect them * the supremacy of the executive branch * the supremacy of the legislative branch * all of these options * * Correct. The main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence were individual rights and liberties and the duty of the government to protect them.
Bottom of Form
What is the purpose of government according to most of the people interviewed in the video? | A. to guarantee sovereignty | | B. to make sure there is a republican form of government | | C. to protect the people | Right! Most of the speakers mention that the purpose of government is to protect the people. | | D. to make sure there is a court system | | E. all of the above |
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When asked about the purpose of government, which of the following was NOT mentioned by any of the respondents? | A.to listen to the people | | B.to protect the people | | C.to protect sovereignty | | D.to assure a system of checks and balances |
Right! The speakers did not mention assuring a system of checks and balances as a purpose of government. | | E.the purpose of government can never be attained |
The Framers of the Constitution listed the following as the function(s) of American government: | A. establish justice | | B. ensure domestic tranquility | | C. provide for the common defense | | D. promote the general welfare | | E. all of the above | Right!
All of these were listed by the Framers as the functions of American government.5 The Articles of Confederation specified that the United States would be which form of government? * * a republic * a direct democracy * a constitutional monarchy * a bureaucracy * a federation * Correct. The Articles of Confederation specified that the United States would be a republic. * * * What concerned the Founders in drafting the Articles of Confederation? * mob rule * arbitrary monarchical power * the large size of the colonial territory * the ability of the people to check the power of the government * all of these options * * Correct. Mob rule, arbitrary monarchical power, large territory size, and the ability of the people to check government power were all taken into account by the Founders when they drafted the Articles of Confederation. * * * Which of the following was NOT a component of the Articles of Confederation? * ratification of the Articles by unanimous consent of the states * lack of an executive branch * supreme power retained by the states * limited powers for Congress * a bicameral legislature * Correct. A bicameral legislature was not a component of the Articles of Confederation (Congress had a single chamber).
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1791-1824: We forge a nation
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1791," then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview. Use the arrows at the bottom of the timeline screen to explore significant events of the era.
How many terms did George Washington serve as president before leaving office? | A.one term | | B.two terms | Right! George Washington served two terms. | | C.three terms | | D.a half term | | E.four terms |
* What led the Founders to realize that the Articles of Confederation needed to be reconfigured? * crises like Shays' Rebellion * the inability of the national government to control financial concerns and raise taxes * the disproportionate power held by the states * the vulnerability of the new nation due to the lack of an executive * all of these options * *
Correct. Crises like Shays' Rebellion, the inability of the national government to control financial concerns and raise taxes, the disproportionate power held by the states, and the vulnerability of the new nation due to the lack of an executive all contributed to the movement to reconfigure the Articles of Confederation. * * * * As the Constitution was being drafted, who was most in support of equal representation in the national legislature? * large states, such as Virginia * small states, such as Rhode Island * the Federalists * the anti-Federalists * none of these options * * Correct. Small states such as Rhode Island most strongly supported equal representation in the legislature. * * * Which of the following plans for representation was incorporated into the Connecticut Compromise? * Each state would have one vote in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would have two votes in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would be proportionally represented in a unicameral legislature. * Each state would be proportionally represented in one house of a bicameral legislature. * none of these options * * Correct. The Connecticut Compromise incorporated a plan calling for each state to be proportionally represented in one house of a bicameral legislature (the House of Representatives).
Bottom of Form
1787-1790: We adopt a Constitution
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1787", then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview.
What was Shays' Rebellion? | A.a battle in the Revolutionary War | | B.a rebellion by farmers in western Massachusetts attempting to prevent their lands from being foreclosed upon | Right! Farmers in western Massachusetts, angry that their lands were being foreclosed upon for debts, shut down the courts and stormed an arsenal. | | C.an attempted military coup foiled by General George Washington | | D.a rebellion by soliders in Pennsylvania angry at the high cost of food | | E.a demonstration against the Articles of Confederation |
The Constitution was ratified in the year | A.1788. | Right! The Constitution was ratified in 1788. | | B.1789. | | C.1776. | | D.1790. | | E.1791. |
The Bill of Rights was ratified in the year | A.1788. | | B.1789. | | C.1776. | | D.1790. | | E.1791. | Right! The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791. |
1791-1824: We forge a nation
At the bottom of the timeline, click on "1791," then click on "Era at a Glance" to listen to the overview. Use the arrows at the bottom of the timeline screen to explore significant events of the era.
How many terms did George Washington serve as president before leaving office? | A.one term | | B.two terms | Right! George Washington served two terms. | | C.three terms | | D.a half term | | E.four terms |
Marbury v. Madison confirmed the Supreme Court's power to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional. What did the case involve? | A. a duel between William Marbury and James Madison | | B. a secret letter Thomas Jefferson wanted read before Congress | | B. a disputed appointment to a minor government post | Right! Marbury v. Madison concerned a dispute over William Marbury's appointment to a government post. | | C. Chief Justice John Marshall's authority over Thomas Jefferson | | D. none of these options |
The United States Constitution is the framework that outlines the structure and power of the U.S. government. Created over 200 years ago, it was the first written document of its kind, establishing a federal government and delineating its powers in relation to those of the states. Many of the ideas embodied in the Constitution were new, and thus the government it forged was truly an experiment in modern political philosophy. The U.S. Constitution stands as the oldest federal constitution still in effect today. Its continued success has made it a model for all later constitutions throughout the world. Ironically, the document that successfully established a government that would remain stable for more than two centuries was born from revolution. To fully appreciate the substance of American politics, we must appreciate the conflict-filled beginnings of our government. The current political system is the ultimate result of one failed attempt at constitutional government, under the Articles of Confederation (1781-1788), and the prioritization of several fundamental principles. Through a process of refinement marked by years of heated conflict and tough compromise, the colonists adopted a national constitution embodying core values that continue to resonate among people today. Before Americans declared independence from the British Crown in 1776, 13 colonies spanned the Atlantic coast. As subjects of Great Britain, the colonists in America were allowed considerable freedom compared to colonists in other parts of the world. The British outlawed certain social and religious practices in India and established several prison colonies in Australia, but the 13 American colonies largely were allowed to govern themselves. However, the colonists were subject to the foreign policy and trade policy established by the British government. Trouble started in 1765, when the British, facing the costs associated with the French and Indian War (1754-1763), began heavily taxing the colonists. The colonists appreciated the protection provided by the British Crown against the French, but they deplored the taxes levied against them without representation in the British Parliament.
The five members of the drafting committee gave Thomas Jefferson, a delegate from Virginia, broad discretion over the declaration. In June of 1776, Jefferson presented the committee with a document that eloquently expressed the ideals of individual liberty and asserted that the purpose of government is to protect the political rights of citizens.
Power of the States. States have powers of their own.
Lee Jones: What Articles and sections in the Constitution refer to Federalism?
Lee Jones: Article IV (full faith and credit), article VI (supremacy clause), 10th amendment (reserved powers), 14th amendment in particular yet also Amendments 13, 15,16 and 17.
Lee Jones: art 1 sec 8, pwrs of congress, art 2 sec 2 pwrs of the president, art 3 sec 2 for the jursidiction of the SCOTUS