Civics Unit 1 Quiz 4

The final ratification of the Articles of Confederation was held up because of a dispute over claims of some colonies to Western lands.

• True

• False

Parliament has a unicameral legislature.

• True

• False

When one representative or political party is selected based on the majority vote of the people, it is called proportional representation.

• True

• False

An institution is an established organization that exercises authority and power to meet specific needs in a society.

• True

• False

The parish form of government is still in practice in Louisiana.

• True

• False

Thomas Jefferson proposed that the president have a life term.

• True

• False

Robert Morris wanted someone who was a supporter of a strong central government to be the presiding office of the Constitutional Convention.

• True

• False

The members of the Constitutional Convention were elected by the people.

• True

• False

Direct democracy is most difficult in a large society.

• True

• False

The Roman Catholic Church was the state church of Spain.

• True

• False