C963 American Politics-WGU
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Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American
Revolution?—ANSWER--Social Contract
How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of the Enlightenment ideas on the
Constitution?—ANSWER--The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?—ANSWER--The national
government did not have the power to impose taxes
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the constitution?—ANSWER--Slave owners
could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-
Federalists?—ANSWER--Federalists favored a strong central government while the Anti-
Federalist favored strong state governments
How do the branches of the government operate under the concept of checks and
balances?—ANSWER--The branch of government must cooperate to to function, and each
branch can restrict the other branches' powers
, What describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of
Confederation?—ANSWER--It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central
government
Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention?—ANSWER--The
proportional representation of enslaved persons (3/5)
What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10?—ANSWER--The diverse interests of the
people would prevent the development of powerful political parties
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress?—ANSWER--It is used
to determine the number of House representatives for each state
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees?—ANSWER--They
recommended how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution?—ANSWER--Originating
congressional spending bills
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches
of government?—ANSWER--The Senate must confirm the President's Supreme Court
nominee
Which presidential power can be restricted by Congress?—ANSWER--Appointing cabinet
members
Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives?—ANSWER--Andrew
Johnson for firing his secretary of war
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Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+
Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American
Revolution?—ANSWER--Social Contract
How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of the Enlightenment ideas on the
Constitution?—ANSWER--The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?—ANSWER--The national
government did not have the power to impose taxes
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the constitution?—ANSWER--Slave owners
could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-
Federalists?—ANSWER--Federalists favored a strong central government while the Anti-
Federalist favored strong state governments
How do the branches of the government operate under the concept of checks and
balances?—ANSWER--The branch of government must cooperate to to function, and each
branch can restrict the other branches' powers
, What describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of
Confederation?—ANSWER--It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central
government
Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention?—ANSWER--The
proportional representation of enslaved persons (3/5)
What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10?—ANSWER--The diverse interests of the
people would prevent the development of powerful political parties
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress?—ANSWER--It is used
to determine the number of House representatives for each state
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees?—ANSWER--They
recommended how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution?—ANSWER--Originating
congressional spending bills
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches
of government?—ANSWER--The Senate must confirm the President's Supreme Court
nominee
Which presidential power can be restricted by Congress?—ANSWER--Appointing cabinet
members
Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives?—ANSWER--Andrew
Johnson for firing his secretary of war
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
