Chapter 2 Origins of American Government Questions

The authors of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by the idea in the Old Testament that the law should

• be established through fair trials

• be based on the concept of republicanism

• be established by social contracts that everyone was required to follow

• the law should apply uniformly to everyone, even kings

The Founders incorporated Jean Jacques Rousseau's concept of freedom of religion into the Constitution by station that congress can

• allow people to practice a religion, but it must be of their choosing

• can establish a state religion

• not make any laws preventing people from practicing their religion

• tax and treat differently religious groups from other types of groups

Why did the First Continental Congress's embargo on Britain likely hurt the colonies' private businesses?

• it decreased income from tariffs

• they could no longer make money from British imports

• the value of British goodswas greatly reduced

• enfocing the embargo was very expensive

An inalienable right that is stated in the Declaration of the Declaration of Independence and contributes to our current national identity is the right to

• a representative government

• be able to vote

• be economically secure

• pursue happiness

What did Shay's Rebellion cause the new nation's leaders to realize?

• a stronger national government was needed

• the Articles were not enough to protect individual rights

• the Articles were not enough to protect states' rights

• the nation needed to outlaw slavery

What could Congress do under the Articles of Confederation?

• declare war, but not make treaties

• establish post offices, but not levy taxes

• force everyone to follow the law, but not establish a court system

• levy taxes, but not establish an executive branch

The 14th Amendment did away with the Three-Fifths Compromise by stating that

• every individual counted as a whole person

• interstate commerce could not be taxed

• legislative representation should be based on population

• the people should directly elect the president

How were the Founders responding to the Anti-Federalists' fears of an overly powerful national government?

• by upholding the Constitution

• by agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights

• by incorporating the ideas of William Blackstone

• by incorporating the ideas of Charles de Montesquieu

Which correctly lists the steps required to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• Madison introduced it, Congress approved it, and the states ratified it

• Madison introduced it, the House modified it, and Congress enforced it

• Madison introduced it, the states approved it, and the Senate modified it

• Madison introduced it, the states ratified it, and Congress enforced it

The Founding Fathers created a federal system of government because they wanted power to be split between the national and state governments

• True

• False