1. <\/b> The most notable philosophies influencing America\u2019s founding were<\/p>\n
(Points : 1) divine right of kings.<\/p>\n
aristocracy.<\/p>\n
liberalism and republicanism.<\/p>\n
free markets.<\/p>\n
Question 2.
\n2. <\/b> Indirect democracy differs from direct democracy in that (Points : 1) the people don\u2019t get to vote.<\/p>\n
the people elect representatives.<\/p>\n
the government serves the public interest.<\/p>\n
the people participate in public affairs and vote on all matters.<\/p>\n
Question 3.
\n3. <\/b> Which of these beliefs is NOT a tenant of modern liberalism? (Points : 1) The state needs to regulate private affairs to protect individuals from harm.<\/p>\n
The modern, complex economy is self-correcting and no longer has the capacity to deprive individuals of their rights.<\/p>\n
Corporate power can be threatening to individual liberty.<\/p>\n
Distribution and redistribution of resources is necessary to promote liberty.<\/p>\n
Question 4.
\n4. <\/b> In 1607, the English monarch King James I granted a charter to which organization to establish a settlement in the Chesapeake region? (Points : 1) Plymouth Company<\/p>\n
Virginia Company<\/p>\n
Pilgrim Company<\/p>\n
Dutch East India Company<\/p>\n
Question 5.
\n5. <\/b> English philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke shared the view that all government arrangements should be based on what principle?<\/p>\n
@Chapter 1.2 Core American Values (Points : 1)<\/p>\n
Mutual interest<\/p>\n
Reason<\/p>\n
The Social Contract<\/p>\n
Divine Right<\/p>\n
Question 6.
\n6. <\/b> English philosopher John Locke wrote in his Second Treatise that the individual exists in a hypothetical state of __________. (Points : 1) Bliss<\/p>\n
Conflict<\/p>\n
Righteousness<\/p>\n
Nature<\/p>\n
Question 7.
\n7. <\/b> Which of these is NOT a power of the Executive Branch of government? (Points : 1) Execute laws<\/p>\n
Declare war<\/p>\n
Issue pardons<\/p>\n
Appoint judges<\/p>\n
Question 8.
\n8. <\/b> The Bill of Rights, as a whole, protects states\u2019 rights because (Points : 1) its prohibitions only apply to the national government.<\/p>\n
it does not mention the people.<\/p>\n
it does not mention the states.<\/p>\n
it concerns the natural rights of the people.<\/p>\n
Question 9.
\n9. <\/b> The Federalist Papers were intended to (Points : 1) demonstrate the evils of faction.<\/p>\n
convince New Yorkers to petition their legislators to support ratification.<\/p>\n
show that Virginia was not to be feared.<\/p>\n
showcase the brilliance of Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.<\/p>\n
Question 10.
\n10. <\/b> Impeachment can be characterized as a (Points : 1) sole responsibility of the Senate.<\/p>\n
shared function between the Senate and the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
shared function between the House of Representative and the Senate.<\/p>\n
sole responsibility of the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n
Question 11.
\n11. <\/b> Harold Lasswell\u2019s statement of \u201cwho gets what, when, and how\u201d is one definition of (Points : 1) government<\/p>\n
policy<\/p>\n
politics<\/p>\n
regulation<\/p>\n
Question 12.
\n12. <\/b> John Locke, writer of Second Treatise of Government, coined the expression: \u201cLife, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.\u201d (Points : 1) True <\/p>\n
False <\/p>\n
Question 13.
\n13. <\/b> What United States document establishes the core principles on which our government is based? (Points : 1) Constitution<\/p>\n
Articles of Confederation<\/p>\n
Bill of Rights<\/p>\n
Magna Carta<\/p>\n
Question 14.
\n14. <\/b> The Anti-Federalists were concerned that the Constitution did not (Points : 1) adequately protect states\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n
expressly limit powers of the national government.<\/p>\n
establish a strong national government.<\/p>\n
provide for a strong enough defense.<\/p>\n
Question 15.
\n15. <\/b> The Connecticut Plan, also known as the Great Compromise, combined elements of which two other plans during the Constitutional Convention of 1787? (Points : 1) The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan<\/p>\n
The New York Plan and the Georgia Plan<\/p>\n
The Massachusetts Plan and the Virginia Plan<\/p>\n
The New York Plan and the Carolina Plan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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