Quarter 1 Government Assessment Review

Which one of the following ideas did John Locke give to the development of American government?

• There should be no government

• Those of royal birth should rule the people

• People could change a government if it failed to protect their rights

In which form of government is power divided between a strong national government and a smaller state government?

• federalism

• confederacy

• unitary

What best describes a direct democracy?

• People elect representatives to vote for them

• People, not representatives, vote on all issues in large meetings

• A dictator makes all decisions

Which of the following persons is most likely to vote?

• An 18-year-old high school educated factory worker in Minneapolis

• A 48-year-old college professor in Chicago

• A 33-year-old single mother in rural Virginia

Which of the following is true about a confederate government?

• The power is held by one leader

• The power is largely held by a central government

• The majority of the power is held by states

Which of the following statements reflects the American democracy?

• All persons should have the same amount of money

• Individuals have some freedom

• The individual is very important

How is the federal government's powers limited?

• By having a President

• Bill of Rights

• Through separation of powers and checks and balances

American government is based on the English political idea of

• Monarchy

• Representative Government

• Unlimited Government

The Connecticut Comprimise (Great Compromise):

• Favored the small states

• Counted 3/5 of slaves towards representation in the House

• Established a two house Congress

What was the significance of The Federalist Papers?

• Explained and helped convince many Americans to support voting for the Constitution

• Angered those in favor of the Constitution

• Was a quickly written paper in opposition to the Constitution