Unit 1 Progress Check: MCQ UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of
Representatives elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state
legislatures. The direct election method conforms most to which of the following democratic
ideals? - CORRECT ANSWER- Government should be based on the consent of the
governed.
The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule,
including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent.
Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Natural rights such as life,liberty, and property.
Article I, Section 9 of the United States Constitution lists several powers that are denied to
the federal government, such as granting titles of nobility and passing ex post facto laws. This
best demonstrates which of the following ideals of democracy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Limited Government
Which of the following excerpts from the passage best describes the author's reason for
opposing an expansion of the scope of the federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER- "...
[I]t is impossible to have a representation, possessing the sentiments, and of integrity, to
declare the minds of the people, without having it so numerous and unwieldy, as to be subject
in great measure to the inconveniency of a democratic government."
In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the
negative effects of factions? - CORRECT ANSWER- A large federal republic.
Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument inThe
Federalist 10? - CORRECT ANSWER- A large republic presents more opportunities for
groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.
Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the
states.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of
Representatives elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state
legislatures. The direct election method conforms most to which of the following democratic
ideals? - CORRECT ANSWER- Government should be based on the consent of the
governed.
The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule,
including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent.
Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Natural rights such as life,liberty, and property.
Article I, Section 9 of the United States Constitution lists several powers that are denied to
the federal government, such as granting titles of nobility and passing ex post facto laws. This
best demonstrates which of the following ideals of democracy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Limited Government
Which of the following excerpts from the passage best describes the author's reason for
opposing an expansion of the scope of the federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER- "...
[I]t is impossible to have a representation, possessing the sentiments, and of integrity, to
declare the minds of the people, without having it so numerous and unwieldy, as to be subject
in great measure to the inconveniency of a democratic government."
In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the
negative effects of factions? - CORRECT ANSWER- A large federal republic.
Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument inThe
Federalist 10? - CORRECT ANSWER- A large republic presents more opportunities for
groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.
Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the
states.
