Poly sci 206 || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution ,known as the elastic clause, gives Congress the right to
___. correct answers make what every laws necessary to carry out its duties.
When was the Constitution approved? correct answers September 17th, 1787
When the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation as the country's first
system of government, it did not create an executive branch to administer national laws because
the founders feared that _______. correct answers a president could become a tyrant
The Constitution was amended almost immediately after it was adopted because many citizens
feared they didn't have enough protection. The first 10 amendments are considered ______.
correct answers The Bill of Rights
The document that legally establishes a government authority is _______. correct answers
Constitution
What article of the Constitution established a bicameral congress? correct answers Article I
the 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, guaranteed voting rights to all____. correct answers
citizens 18 years and older
Why did Anti-Federalists push for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution before
ratification? correct answers They felt that an explicit guarantee of basic rights was essential to
prevent the new government from abusing its powers.
The 3/5 compromise involved slavery and apportioning representation in Congress, especially in
the less populated states. What was the South's position in the debate? correct answers slaves
couldn't vote, but should be counted in the population
The Framer's created and placed the election of the president with the _______ to prevent chaos
that could result if elected by the people . correct answers Electoral College
What is one reason why amendments to the Constitution are so rare. correct answers The formal
amendment process is long and difficult and requires widespread support in Congress and the
states.
What argument is commonly used to address new interpretations of the Constitution? correct
answers The Constitution must be applied in a fashion that adapts to the challenges of today.
The supremacy clause is found where in the Constitution? correct answers Article 6
SOLUTIONS!!
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution ,known as the elastic clause, gives Congress the right to
___. correct answers make what every laws necessary to carry out its duties.
When was the Constitution approved? correct answers September 17th, 1787
When the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation as the country's first
system of government, it did not create an executive branch to administer national laws because
the founders feared that _______. correct answers a president could become a tyrant
The Constitution was amended almost immediately after it was adopted because many citizens
feared they didn't have enough protection. The first 10 amendments are considered ______.
correct answers The Bill of Rights
The document that legally establishes a government authority is _______. correct answers
Constitution
What article of the Constitution established a bicameral congress? correct answers Article I
the 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, guaranteed voting rights to all____. correct answers
citizens 18 years and older
Why did Anti-Federalists push for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution before
ratification? correct answers They felt that an explicit guarantee of basic rights was essential to
prevent the new government from abusing its powers.
The 3/5 compromise involved slavery and apportioning representation in Congress, especially in
the less populated states. What was the South's position in the debate? correct answers slaves
couldn't vote, but should be counted in the population
The Framer's created and placed the election of the president with the _______ to prevent chaos
that could result if elected by the people . correct answers Electoral College
What is one reason why amendments to the Constitution are so rare. correct answers The formal
amendment process is long and difficult and requires widespread support in Congress and the
states.
What argument is commonly used to address new interpretations of the Constitution? correct
answers The Constitution must be applied in a fashion that adapts to the challenges of today.
The supremacy clause is found where in the Constitution? correct answers Article 6
