Unit 1A Practice MCQ

Unit 1A Practice MCQ

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Unit 1A Practice MCQ

Unit 1A Practice MCQ

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction?

Direct democracy
The popular election of state judges
A large republic
Property requirements for eligibility to work
The creation of a merit-based civil service

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT:

Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.
Congress may override a presidential veto.
Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.
The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment.
The Senate may refuse to approve a treaty negotiated by the president.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following issues were decided at the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT

representation in the legislature
voting qualifications of the electorate
method of electing the President
congressional power to override a presidential veto
qualifications for members of the House and Senate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 EXCEPT

dissatisfaction over safeguards of individual rights and liberties
fear for the stability of the central government
desire to promote trade among the states
the need to give the central government the power to levy taxes
dissatisfaction with the central government's ability to provide for national defense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the early part of the twenty-first century, public opinion polls showed that a majority of Americans believed it should be illegal to burn the American flag. As a result, many members of Congress introduced amendments to make it illegal to burn or desecrate the American flag. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful. Which of the following statements best explains why these efforts have been unsuccessful?

The framers made the amendment process difficult in order to protect individual rights.
The Supreme Court has stated such an amendment is unconstitutional, thus blocking its ratification.
The framers specifically wrote the amendment process to prevent using it to limit freedom of expression.
Congress and the states have agreed to add this amendment; however, recent presidents have refused to sign it.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?

The right of the people to rebel
The existence of slavery
The scope of power of the central government
The need to establish a standard currency
The representation of large and small states

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper number 10?

A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism.
Small republics are better able to ensure individual liberty than are large republics.
The presence of a few large factions helps to protect the rights of minorities.
Participatory democracy is the surest way to prevent tyranny.
The elimination of the causes of factionalism is the best protection against tyranny.

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