Foundations of American Democracy Quiz

The required Federalist Papers include Federalist No.'s 10, 51, __, and 78.

• A) 15

• B) 65

• C) 84

• D) 70

Which clause is NOT part of the U.S. Constitution?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Federalism Clause

1. How does a participatory democracy differ from an elitist democracy?

• It relies on competitive elections between elites

• Citizens have a direct and active role in decision-making

• A small, politically dominant class holds power

• Competing interest groups make decisions

What type of politics is described as benefiting one small group and with the costs being distributed to a separate small group?

• Majoritarian

• Client

• Entrepreneurial

• Interest Group

To which political philosopher can the American government system be most closely attributed?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

Which of the following is an example of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in practice?

• A state refuses to accept another state’s marriage licenses due to differing state laws

• A person’s driver’s license from one state is recognized as valid when they move to another state

• A state declines to enforce federal environmental regulations within its borders

• A state refuses to honor out-of-state professional licenses

After a constitutional amendment has been proposed by both houses of Congress, its adoption requires:

• Signature by the President

• Ratification by 1/2 of the states

• Ratification by 2/3 of the states

• Ratification by three-fourths of the states

Which clause in the United States Constitution provides the legal basis for the doctrine of implied powers?

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

The significance of Shays Rebellion in shaping the evolution of the United States Constitution was that:

• Indicated that a strong, constitutionally designed national government was needed to protect property and maintain order

• Revealed the necessity of both the Bill of Rights to the Constitution and creating a new system of checks and balances

• Convinced the delegates attending the Constitutional Convention to accept the Connecticut Plan

• Reinforced the idea that slavery should be outlawed in the new Constitution

The concept of popular sovereignty, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, means that

• The people elect a monarch to serve for life

• Political power rests with the people, who grant authority to the government

• Power is divided between a central government and regional authorities

• Religious leaders hold ultimate authority over the government