Chapter 2

Question 1

How did the British attempt to raise revenue in the North American colonies?

Answer 1

Taxes on commerce.

Question 2

In their fight against British taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act of 1764, New England merged or allied with which of the following groups?

Answer 2

Artisans, southern planters, and laborers.

Question 3

The first governing document in the United States was

Answer 3

The Articles of Confederation

Question 4

Where was the execution of laws conducted under the Artifacts of Confederation?

Answer 4

The states.

Question 5

Which of the following was not a reason that the Articles of Confederation seemed inadequate?

Answer 5

The power of radical forces in Congress.

Question 6

Why was the Articles of Confederation inadequate?

Answer 6

1. The lack of a single voice in international affairs.
2. Weakness of the national government.
3. Persistent economic turmoil among states.
4. The power of radical forces in several states.

Question 7

Which event led directly to the Constitutional Convention by providing evidence that the government created under the Articles of Confederation was unable to act decisively in times of national crisis?

Answer 7

Shay’s rebellion

Question 8

The draft constitution that was introduced at the start of the Constitutional Convention was authored by Edmund Randolph but showed the strong influence of

Answer 8

James Madison.

Question 9

Which states proposal embodied a principle of representing states in the Congress according to their size and wealth?

Answer 9

Virginia

Question 10

The agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention that determined how slaves would be counted for the purpose of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives was called the

Answer 10

Three fifths Compromise

Question 11

Which mechanism was instituted in the Congress to guard against “ excessive democracy “?

Answer 11

A. Bicameralism
B. Staggered terms in office 
C. Checks and balances
D. Selection of senators by state legislature 
E. All of the above 

E. Is correct answer. All of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court as understood by the Founders?

Answer 12

A Supreme Court of the nation and its states.

Question 13

How is the goal of the separation of powers actually carried out?

Answer 13

The system of checks and balances.

Question 14

Which of the following were the Antifederalists most concerned with?

Answer 14

The potential for tyranny in the central government.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the process of amending the Constitution?

Answer 15

It is difficult and has rarely been used successfully to address specific public problems.

Question 16

What was the political significance of the Great Compromise and the Three Fifth Compromise?

Answer 16

To reinforce the unity of the mercantile and planter forces that sought to create a new government.

Question 17

In Article 1, Sections 1-7, the Constitution provided for a Congress consisting of what 2 chambers?

Answer 17

1. House of Representatives -was given the sole power to originate revenue bills.
2. A Senate- had the power to ratify treaties and approve presidential appointments.

Question 18

Section 8 of Article 1 lists the powers of the Congress which include:

Answer 18

1. Authority to collect taxes.
2. Borrow money.
3. Regulate commerce
4. Declare war
5. Maintain an army and navy.

Question 19

In what ways are Constitutional limits set on the National Governments power?

Answer 19

1. Federalism
2. Separation of powers
3. Bill of Rights

Question 20

Who chooses the President?

Answer 20

Indirectly by electors

Question 21

Who appoints the House

Answer 21

By popular vote

Question 22

Who chooses the Senate?

Answer 22

By state legislatures

Question 23

Who chooses the judiciary?

Answer 23

By presidential appointment

Question 24

The Constitution drew its philosophical inspiration from

Answer 24

Baron Montesquieu

Question 25

The Declaration of Independence drew its philosophical inspiration from

Answer 25

John Locke

Question 26

On what different issues did the Federalist and Anti Federalist disagree?

Answer 26

1. Representation
2. Tyranny of the majority
3. Governmental power