Unit I - Reading Quiz #3

A constitution is all of the following EXCEPT

• A nation’s basic law
• A source of creation of political institutions
• An accumulation of traditions and precedents
• A limitation on citizens’ freedoms

The English king and Parliament regulated the colonies’

• elections
• local trade and commerce
• interactions with Native Americans
• foreign policy and trade

Most of the Declaration of Independence is dedicated to

• a list of grievances against King George III
• outlining European political philosophy
• a debate about the practice of slavery
• the planning of the new nation’s economy

Above all, John Locke believed the purpose of government was to

• follow the intention of its citizens
• be limited in its scope
• ensure natural rights
• protect and preserve property

A major limitation Locke felt should be the main purpose of government should be the

• sanctity of people's property
• citizen participation in elections
• equality between the genders
• prohibition of the death penalty

The Declaration of Independence is based on the idea that all people have

• the right to vote for their leaders
• the right to participate in government
• basic rights as citizens
• unalienable rights

The Articles of Confederation created a "league of friendship" among states, with

• one legislative branch
• no formal president
• no national court
• all of the above

Which of these was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• the government had no authority to collect taxes
• the government couldn't maintain an army nor navy
• the government couldn't regulate commerce among states
• the government couldn't rule over the states nor individuals

One of the greatest changes in the state governments was

• the expansion of voting rights to most (male) citizens
• the equalization of wealth between the rich and poor
• the adoption of laws leading to gender equality
• the centralization of political power to the rich elites

Which of the following is NOT true of Shay's Rebellion?

• It was fueled by small farmers fear of losing their property
• It created the fear of a new revolution to return to British rule
• It exposed the weakness of the Articles of Constitution
• It created fear among the elites over their private property