Government Fall Exam

In this cartoon, the cartoonist compares the presidency of Jackson to which of the following types of government?

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

• totalitarianism

How does the author seem to feel about President Jackson?

• displeasure with Jackson.

• fear of Jackson

• loyalty to Jackson

• respect for Jackson

The picture shows a torn copy of the U.S. Constitution lying on the floor under Jackson's feet because the artist believes that

• kings do not need a constitution.

• the U.S. Constitution cannot restrain Jackson.

• Jackson's behavior conflicts with democracy.

• Jackson is trying to revise the U.S. Constitution.

According to the quote, when naturalized citizens pledge their allegiance, what are they pledging allegiance to specifically?

• to the Declaration of Independence

• to the flag

• to the president

• to the U.S. Constitution

According to the quote, naturalized citizens must fight on behalf of the United States when...?

• Congress declares war.

• required by law.

• the president orders soldiers into battle.

• they take the Naturalization Oath.

What does the phrase, "bear true faith and allegiance" mean?

• never to lie

• to be loyal

• to be religious

• to say the pledge of allegiance

Using the chart, the information suggests that Massachusetts would have benefited most from the

• New Jersey Plan.

• Northwest Ordinance.

• Virginia Plan

• Three-Fifths Compromise

According to chart, the Three-Fifths Compromise produced the greatest increase in congressional representation for which of these states?

• Maryland

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

Based on the information in the chart, which of the following states would have the most to gain by supporting the New Jersey Plan?

• North Carolina

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Delaware

The phrase in the Preamble that states "insure domestic tranquility" most likely refers to...?

• the welfare of children.

• the possibility of invasion

• the rights of citizens

• the prevention of rebellion