Unit 1 Review

Which of these quotes from the Constitutional Convention best represents the principle of separation of powers?

• 1. "The preservation of the States  . . .  is indispensable."

• "The purse and sword must not be in the same hands."

• "The people can not know or judge the characters of Candidates."

• "Look to the votes in Congress, and most of them stand divided by the geography of the country. . . . "

Which of these statements would a FEDERALIST agree with?

• The national government should have very limited power

• States should have the majority of power
• We need a powerful national government to keep control

• The Constitution needs to include a Bill of Rights introducing specific rights and freedoms

Which of these is an example of federalism?

• A country with a single, centralized government
• A country with a monarchy
• A country where power is divided between a central government and individual states
• A country with a dictatorship

What was the Sugar Act?

• A law that increased the enforcement of a tax on sugar products

• A law that banned the production of sugar
• A law that mandated the use of sugar in all food products
• A law that introduced a new tax on sugar (which had previously been untaxed)

Which of these introduces the idea that people are responsible for taking part in elections and having a voice in their government?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Rule of Law

Which of these is an example of separation of powers?

• 1. Representatives rewrite a bill in committee meetings.

• 2. Representatives hold hearings to hear public opinion.

• 3. The President enforces a law passed by Congress.

• 4. The President fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly.

Which of these is an example of following the rule of law?

• Citizens vote for a new amendment.

• The General Assembly approves the governor’s budget.

• Political parties hold a convention to nominate candidates.

• The governor is impeached for wrongdoing.

Which two major ideas are connected to Voltaire?

• Freedom of Expression

• Separation of Powers

• General Will

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Church and State

What freedom was violated by the Proclamation of 1763?

• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of movement

• Freedom of assembly

Which of these was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the president
• It allowed for the creation of a national army
• It did not allow for the requirement of taxes

• It provided for a strong economy