Multi-Chapter 1-3 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following was true regarding the “issue of slavery” in the original (before Amendments) Constitution?

Answer 1

The Congress was not allowed to prohibit the importation of slaves until 1808.

Question 2

What is the relationship between a democracy and a republic?

Answer 2

A republic is a type of democracy that relies on elected representatives.

Question 3

Our first attempt at government after the Revolution which broke our ties to Englandput a government in place that was best described aswhich type of system?

Answer 3

confederal or confederation

Question 4

What was the structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 4

“the Articles made no provision for a separate and permanent executive or judicial branch”

Question 5

The “supremacy clause” of the U.S. Constitution meant that which level of government would tend to be given preference and supremacy with respect to its constitution and laws?

Answer 5

National

Question 6

Which group first opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 6

anti-federalist

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the U.S. political system as envisioned by the Framers of the U.S. Constitution?


Answer 7

republic

Question 8

Were the “Bill of Rights” part of the original Constitution which was adopted at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (1787) and ultimately ratified by the thirteen states?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Do “local governments” have a specifically protected existence and authority under the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Which of the following systems is most applicable to the United States today?

Answer 10

Federal