Prologue Module Lessons 2 and 3

T/F: The three branches of government are the Legislative, Executive, and Parliamentarian

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It's the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch

What was the main issue that led to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• whether enslaved people could vote

• how slave traders should be taxed

• whether slavery should be outlawed

• how enslaved people should be counted toward representation

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Two chambers of Congress were created

• George Washington was elected king

• It was decided that enslaved people would count towards the population

• The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

Which choice(s) accurately describe how Congress is set up?

• It is bicameral

• Representation in the Senate is decided based on state population. Larger states have more senators.

• Representation in the Senate is equal. Each state has two senators.

• Representation in the House of Representatives is based on state population. Larger states have more senators

• Representation in the House of Representatives is equal. Each state has two representatives

What is federalism?

• the idea that political authority belongs to the people

• the process of adding to the Constitution as changes are needed

• the sharing of power between a central government and the states

• the system that keeps any branch of government from being too powerful

What advice did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address? (Select 2)

• Avoid strong ties with other nations

• Wage war with others to show the nation's dominance

• Have as many political parties as possible. It creates a healthy environment of competition

• Work hard and be nice to people

• Do not have political parties. It will only divide the country

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

• The first banking system in the US

• The President can veto laws passed by Congress

• Congress can override the President's veto

• The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• to defend newly independent countries against aggression

• to help newly independent countries establish democratic governments

• to convince European countries to give up existing colonies in Latin America

• to prevent European countries from establishing new colonies in Latin America

How did President Andrew Jackson react to South Carolina's claim that it did not have to pay federal taxes?

• He ignored the issue until it went away

• He disagreed that states could nullify federal laws

• He refused to sign laws that hurt southern businesses

• He agreed that southern states could reject federal laws

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

• It was the first election to use the electoral college system.

• It was the first time more than one candidate ran for president.

• It was the first time candidates traveled to give campaign speeches.

• It was the first peaceful change of political power from one party to another.