WGU C963 politics OA test
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• I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment.—
ANSWER--The Constitution makes justice more important than liberty. more concerned with
controlling rather than expressing the popular will. Property rights republicanism separation
of powers
• I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment—
ANSWER--natural rights and procedural rights.1st amendment
• I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederations.—ANSWER--, the states had
more power than the national government, which served to weaken the national
government and prevent it from making effective decisions
• I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan.—ANSWER--. Equal representation
all SMALL state, unicameral, state base, Articles of Confederation
• I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan—ANSWER--Greater representation
LARGE state, strong national government ,bicameral, population base
, I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention.—
ANSWER--The Great Compromise settled the debate between the large states and small
states over state representation in the legislative branch.
legislature—ANSWER--A group of people who have the power to make laws, Power to
approve treaties, deal with international trade
executive—ANSWER--Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, power to carry out the laws
of the land, power to pardon
judicaiary—ANSWER--Power to ensure that laws agree with the Constitution
Federalist's views—ANSWER--Federalists favored a strong central government
Anti-Federalist's views—ANSWER--favored strong state governments.
Federalist #10.—ANSWER--The diverse interests of the people would prevent the
development of powerful political parties.
Federalist #51.—ANSWER--checks and balances and separation of powers .
• I can explain how laws are made and enforced using the separation of powers.—ANSWER--
Congress makes the laws, but the President can veto them and the Supreme Court can
declare them unconstitutional.
• I can list several checks the legislative branch has on the judicial and executive branches.—
ANSWER--To carry out laws of the land
• I can list several checks the executive branch has on the legislative and judicial branches—
ANSWER--Power to pardon
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Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+
• I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment.—
ANSWER--The Constitution makes justice more important than liberty. more concerned with
controlling rather than expressing the popular will. Property rights republicanism separation
of powers
• I can identify areas of the Bill of Rights that are influenced by the enlightenment—
ANSWER--natural rights and procedural rights.1st amendment
• I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederations.—ANSWER--, the states had
more power than the national government, which served to weaken the national
government and prevent it from making effective decisions
• I can list several characteristics of the New Jersey Plan.—ANSWER--. Equal representation
all SMALL state, unicameral, state base, Articles of Confederation
• I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan—ANSWER--Greater representation
LARGE state, strong national government ,bicameral, population base
, I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention.—
ANSWER--The Great Compromise settled the debate between the large states and small
states over state representation in the legislative branch.
legislature—ANSWER--A group of people who have the power to make laws, Power to
approve treaties, deal with international trade
executive—ANSWER--Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, power to carry out the laws
of the land, power to pardon
judicaiary—ANSWER--Power to ensure that laws agree with the Constitution
Federalist's views—ANSWER--Federalists favored a strong central government
Anti-Federalist's views—ANSWER--favored strong state governments.
Federalist #10.—ANSWER--The diverse interests of the people would prevent the
development of powerful political parties.
Federalist #51.—ANSWER--checks and balances and separation of powers .
• I can explain how laws are made and enforced using the separation of powers.—ANSWER--
Congress makes the laws, but the President can veto them and the Supreme Court can
declare them unconstitutional.
• I can list several checks the legislative branch has on the judicial and executive branches.—
ANSWER--To carry out laws of the land
• I can list several checks the executive branch has on the legislative and judicial branches—
ANSWER--Power to pardon
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
