Chapter 2 Flashcards
James Madison, was responsible for authoring the declaration of independence
False
How many amendments total have been ratified in the history of the constitution?
27
Under the articles of confederation, Congress was unable to
Tax citizens
Concurrent powers are powers, are shared by both state and federal governments
True
Federalists were largely opposed to the proposed constitution
False
Which of the following is part of the amendment process?
That sounds good. An amendment may be ratified by a 2/3 majority vote and both house of Congress.
The Virginia plan proposed a bicameral legislature and popular sovereignty
True
The idea that power is derived from the consent of those government is central to the concept of the divine right of kings
False
Which is a characteristic of the federalist papers?
They were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Shays rebellion demonstrated the
Failure and dysfunction of the articles of confederation
Which is the best example of a system of federalism as proposed by James Madison
Dividing power between federal government and the state government
A declaration of independence was first and foremost a
Political document
What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?
To give States the powers that are not given to the national government
Why did the colonists find the philosophical works of John Locke, the most appealing
It introduced the idea that a social contract was conditional to the protection of rights that could be revoked if the government failed to protect those rights
The power of judicial review was established in
Marbury versus Madison
Why do states tent for block grants over categorical grants
Block, grants, give states greater flexibility over how the money is spent
Which feature of the Virginia plan was eventually adopted in the great compromise
A bicameral legislative body
The declaration of independence was first and foremost, a religious document
False
A bicameral legislator is established in
Article 1
The purpose of federalist paper number 10 was too
Warn Americans against the dangers of factions
American sounders base their ideas for a new form of government on the philosophies of John Locke
True
The constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, which is an example of
An enumerated power
Which argument did Alexander Hamilton make in federalist paper number 84 to justify his position against the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the new constitution?
A bill of rights cannot encompass all rights guaranteed to Americans, and the government would infringe upon those not listed
If the federal government provides states with tons of specifically to implement a policy, it will provide
A categorical grant
Which is a key difference between the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan?
The Virginia plan proposed a single executive, the New Jersey plan proposed multiple executives
Groups that are united buy some common passion, or interest, opposed to the rights of other citizens, or the interest of the community, as a whole, are known as
Factions
Why did the founding fathers make it difficult for the constitution to be amended?
They did not want the integrity of the constitution to be weakened
Which of the following is part of the amendment process?
An amendment may be ratified by 2/3 majority vote in both houses of Congress
Which contribution did Thomas Jefferson me to the beginning of the founding of America?
He argued in favor of the inalienable rights of Americans in the declaration of independence
Which group supported the proposed constitution and favorite, a stronger national government
Federalists
Americans largely accepted the political ideas of which philosopher, whose ideas of political change challenged British ideology
John Locke
Establishment of the legislative executive and judicial branches example of
Separation of power
James Madison laid out his arguments for separation of power, which would provide necessary checks and balances on the government, in
Federalist paper, number 51
Which is an example of an unfunded mandate
Congress telling states that they must make it all public buildings wheelchair accessible without providing the funds to do so
Under the articles of confederation, the states maintained most of the power
True
