Pre-Assessment WGU American
Politics and the US Constitution
C963 Questions with CORRECT
Answers
Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress?—
ANSWER--James Madison
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain?—ANSWER--They did not have
elected representatives in the House of Commons
What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?—
ANSWER--The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation with a
Congress?—ANSWER--They wanted a government based on the representation of the
population
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that
was finalized in the Constitution establish?—ANSWER--A two-chamber congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise?—ANSWER--It allowed slave states to
count three-fifths of their enslaved population for the purpose of representation
, What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?—
ANSWER--A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?—ANSWER--Separation of powers and checks and
balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch?—ANSWER--The Supreme Court can
declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional
What describes dual federalism?—ANSWER--State government and national government
have exclusive authority in clearly defined jurisdictions
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?—
ANSWER--Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than individual
members of the House of Representatives?—ANSWER--The smaller total number of Senate
members compared to the number of representatives
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?—ANSWER--
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each
district
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress?—ANSWER--Bills change
significantly through House and Senate revisions
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?—ANSWER--Appointing
judges
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Politics and the US Constitution
C963 Questions with CORRECT
Answers
Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress?—
ANSWER--James Madison
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain?—ANSWER--They did not have
elected representatives in the House of Commons
What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?—
ANSWER--The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation with a
Congress?—ANSWER--They wanted a government based on the representation of the
population
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that
was finalized in the Constitution establish?—ANSWER--A two-chamber congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise?—ANSWER--It allowed slave states to
count three-fifths of their enslaved population for the purpose of representation
, What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?—
ANSWER--A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?—ANSWER--Separation of powers and checks and
balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch?—ANSWER--The Supreme Court can
declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional
What describes dual federalism?—ANSWER--State government and national government
have exclusive authority in clearly defined jurisdictions
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?—
ANSWER--Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than individual
members of the House of Representatives?—ANSWER--The smaller total number of Senate
members compared to the number of representatives
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?—ANSWER--
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each
district
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress?—ANSWER--Bills change
significantly through House and Senate revisions
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?—ANSWER--Appointing
judges
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
