Final Exam 2018

1. Read the following excerpt from Federalist #51 in support of ratifying the u.s. Constitution.
"There are, moreover, two considerations particularly applicable to the federal system of America, which place that system in a very interesting point of view. First. In a single Republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single government; and the usurpation's are guarded against by a division of the government into distinct and separate departments. In the  compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself." - James Madison, 1788
What three methods does Madison explain are used to limit the power of the government and protect the rights of the people?

• checks and balances, federalism, political factions
• bill of rights, separation of powers, federalism
• federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances
• separation of powers, political factions, popular sovereignty 

Which quote from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• We the People
• the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed
• all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the U.S which shall consists of a senate and a house of representatives
• the powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

In which way can the U.S. Supreme Court change the meaning and application of the principles of the Constitution?

• by passing laws
• by using executive orders
• by amending the constitution
• by interpreting the constitution to decide cases

The U.S. Constitution was designed to separate the powers of the central government. Each branch of government is assigned specific responsibilities to make the government function. Which grouping below accurately shows the power of one of the branches of government with its responsibility? 

• judicial: Establishes court procedures and creates laws
• executive: issues executive orders and interprets the laws
• legislative: ratifies treaties and approves presidential apointments
• Executive: Insititutes presidential impeachment hearings and sentences offenders

Separation of powers is one of the basic principles that helps define the government of the U.S. What best explains that principle?

• Government power is derived from the people
• each branch of government has power over the others
• government power should be divided into three branches
• power should be divided between state and federal governments

• 1-judicial, 2-executive, 3-legislative

• 1-judicial, 2-legislative, 3-executive

• 1-executive, 2-legislative, 3-judicial

• 1-executive, 2-judicial, 3-legislative

Amendment 6 of the U.S. Constitution states that "the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury..." This right is made possible only by citizens fulfilling which civic responsibility?

• voting
• paying taxes
• serving on a jury
• serving in the military

Dr. Leineke was very committed to preventing the passage of Obamacare during its early stages. He held group meetings at his house every month where he invited other medical professionals to listen to his concerns about Obamacare. Dr. Leineke felt like it was his responsibility to make people aware of the pitfalls in the reform.
Which right in the U.S. Constitution protects Dr. Leineke and allowed him to have his meetings at his house?

• right to petition
• right to assemble
• right to free speech
• right to habeas corpus

According to Oho law, an applicant has to complete a 12 hour course to obtain a certificate of competency before he or she can apply for a concealed carry weapon license. Showing competency in owning and using a weapon is a responsibility required to exercise which amendment right?

• 2nd
• 4th
• 7th
• 8th

Anti federalists wanted what for our government?

• a strong central government
• a constitution without the bill of rights
• stronger state governments
• a strong executive power