Federalist Papers Quiz

What is a faction according to Federalist No. 10?

• A group of citizens united by common impulse

• A political party

• A government agency

• A military alliance

What type of government does Madison argue is needed to prevent factions?

• A big republic

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A theocracy

In what year were the Federalist Papers written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1800

• 1791

What did 19th-century political thought suggest was needed to control factions?

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• A republic

• An oligarchy

In which article and section of the Constitution is the Necessary and Proper Clause found?

• Article 1, Section 8

• Article 2, Section 3

• Article 3, Section 2

• Article 4, Section 1

According to Brutus No. 1, what is the only way to retrieve power once it is given up?

• By force

• Through negotiation

• By voting

• Through compromise

What was Brutus No. 1's view on the effectiveness of Congress in a large country?

• Ineffective due to too many factions

• Effective due to diverse representation

• Effective due to strong leadership

• Ineffective due to lack of resources

What are the three branches of government proposed in Federalist 51?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Military

• Legislative, Judicial, Economic

• Judicial, Executive, Educational

Into what two parts should the Legislative branch be split?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Executive and Judicial

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Commons and House of Lords

Who chooses the members of the Judicial branch?

• The Senate

• The President with the Senate's approval

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court