Civics Leap Practice Test

Front

Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?

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Thomas Jefferson (Anti Fed) and Alexander Hamilton (Federalist)

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Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction? Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit, Anti Federalist; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Anti Federalist; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

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Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

Front

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction? Options: Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word, Anti Federalist; interpreting the Constitution word for word, Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit, Anti Federalist; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

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Anti Federalist; interpreting the Constitution word for word

Front

The necessary and proper clause was used as a way for the Federalists to support...

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Loose Construction

Front

What is another name for the "Necessary and Proper" clause?

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Elastic Clause

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C

Front

What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

Back

it provided the basis for a self-governing colony

Front

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

Back

Overthrow the government

Front

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

People give up some portion of their freedom in exchange for ____, according to Thomas Hobbes.

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security