Government Topic 2 Test

Which concept is MOST closely associated with the belief that a government's powers should have boundaries?

• government by representatives

• structured government

• government with limited authority

• government in the colonies

The Magna Carta introduced the principle that

• a king's authority had limits.

• certain groups deserved extra privileges.

• rulers could create laws at their own discretion.

• the right to a jury trial was not assured.

Refer to the chart comparing the Virginia and New Jersey plans to respond to the following question. A third area of disagreement between the two plans focused on which issue?

• how States would have representation in the legislative branch

• how the judicial branch would be established

• how the government would collect funds

• how legislative authority would be exercised by Congress

This diagram highlights one key aspect of the Connecticut Compromise. What was the other significant aspect of this compromise?

• Each state would have equal representation in the Senate, while representation in the House would be determined by land area.

• Senate seats would be based on land area, and all states would have the same number of representatives in the House.

• All states would have the same number of Senators, and seats in the House would be allocated according to population.

• Senate representation would be based on population, and House seats would be assigned based on the size of each state's economy.

Refer to the map to respond to the following. When determining a State's population for legislative representation, there was a debate about whether enslaved individuals should be included. Examine the map. Which statement best aligns with the information shown on the map?

• Northern States would have gained an advantage if enslaved individuals were included in their population totals.

• Georgia likely opposed counting its enslaved population toward its overall population.

• Connecticut would have benefited more than Virginia from including enslaved people in its population count.

• North and South Carolina probably supported counting enslaved individuals as part of their population totals.

What is the primary distinction between royal, proprietary, and charter colonies?

• Royal colonies were ruled directly by the monarch, proprietary colonies were managed by elected leaders in England, and charter colonies were overseen by religious authorities.

• Royal colonies had a bicameral legislature, proprietary colonies were run by a single legislative body, and charter colonies were governed by colonial courts.

• Royal colonies had governors chosen by the king, proprietary colonies were established by individuals granted land, and charter colonies had governors elected by male landowners.

• Royal colonies had governors selected by Parliament, proprietary colonies were founded by religious groups, and charter colonies were created by officials who received land charters.

Review the passage and respond to the question. "We consider these facts to be obvious: all individuals are created equal and are granted certain rights by their Creator that cannot be taken away..." —The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America Which of the following BEST restates this idea?

• Individuals are required to remain loyal to their ruler and nation for life.

• It is important for people to help others recognize their fundamental rights as members of society.

• A person's primary loyalty should be to God, followed by the king.

• Everyone is born with rights that cannot be removed by others.

Which significant moment in American history is depicted in this artwork?

• the gathering of the First Continental Congress

• the assembly of the Second Continental Congress

• the Boston Tea Party protest

• the start of the American Revolution

Refer to the chart to respond to the following question. Based on the policies listed, what conclusion can you draw about the causes of colonial dissatisfaction?

• Colonists disliked the Stamp Act because it resulted in the passage of the Townshend Acts.

• Both colonists and Native Americans were against the Proclamation of 1763 since it limited their ability to trade with each other.

• The repeated imposition of taxes and regulations by Britain led to growing anger and resentment among the colonists.

• Colonists were against new taxes but were supportive of laws designed to protect them.

Provide at least two explanations for why the Articles of Confederation failed to address the challenges of that era.