U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles Quiz

Which philosopher inspired the Founding Fathers to incorporate natural rights into the U.S. founding documents?

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Shay’s Rebellion highlighted what weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• No executive branch

• Lack of a strong national army

• Inability to regulate interstate commerce

• Inefficient legislative procedures

How many states were required to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

What is the primary feature of state constitutions demanded by the Anti-Federalists?

• Term limits for representatives

• A Bill of Rights

• Equal representation in Congress

• Provisions for a national judiciary

Which constitutional principle is demonstrated in Marbury v. Madison?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

What type of powers, such as immigration control, are inherent to the national government as a sovereign state?

• Enumerated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Inherent powers

Federalist No. 10 argues that a large republic is best suited to:

• Prevent tyranny by factions.

• Promote a direct democracy.

• Ensure equal representation.

• Limit state power.

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• Draft a new Constitution

• Amend the Articles of Confederation

• Resolve trade disputes

• Propose the Bill of Rights

The Great (Connecticut) Compromise resolved the issue of representation by:

• Combining proportional and equal representation.

• Creating a unicameral legislature.

• Establishing term limits.

• Granting the president veto power.

Which constitutional clause ensures that states honor contracts and judgments from other states?

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause