Foundations of American Government Review

Name a factor that makes up a state

(a)  

Which of these plans called for representation to be equal?

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Albany Plan
• Connecticut Plan

Which of these plans called for representation to be based on population and wealth?

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Albany Plan
• Connecticut Plan

What did the Connecticut Compromise accomplish? (select one of the two)

• Bicameral Legislature
• Equal Representation in the Senate, Representation Based on Population in the House
• Unicameral Legislature
• Equal Representation in Congress
• Presidential Line of Succession

What is it called when those who rule are not held responsible to the will of the people?

• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy

(a)   democracy is when representatives are chosen by the people to represent the public

This is when the powers of government are divided between a central and several local governments

• Dictatorship
• Federal government
• Confederate Government
• Parliamentary Government

A Confederate Government took place in the United States

• True
• False

What is the number one responsibility that citizens have in a democracy?

(a)  

Choose one of the three basic concepts of Democracy

• Recognition of the fundamental worth of every person
• Faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights
• Compromise is a necessity
• Respect for the wealthiest of individuals
• Accepting that the government is always right