American Politics and the US Constitution - C963
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natrual rights - (ANSWER)Life, Liberty, and Property
John Locke - (ANSWER)17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine
Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty,
and property.
State of Nature - (ANSWER)Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
absence of government where human beings live in "complete" freedom and
general equality.
Due Process - (ANSWER)involves the government's obligation to treat all citizens
fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent to which government power can be
exercised over the individual, making the power differential between the two
more fair, and ensuring a general sense of political equality
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Social Contract - (ANSWER)A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - (ANSWER)One of the first individuals to contribute
to the idea of the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English philosopher
Leviathan (1651): Thomas Hobbes - (ANSWER)Hobbes argues that society is not
something natural and immutable, but rather it is something created by us.
, Labor Movement - (ANSWER)the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
the workers to receive better treatment by
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Constitution - (ANSWER)A document which spells out the principles by which a
government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence - (ANSWER)the document recording the
proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the
independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson - (ANSWER)Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - (ANSWER)which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe
individual liberty was going too far
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - (ANSWER)Argues that separation of powers within the
national government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the
hands of one person or a single group.
,law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
First Amendment - (ANSWER)Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - (ANSWER)The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
Forth Amendment - (ANSWER)It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - (ANSWER)A constitutional amendment designed to protect
the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double
jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - (ANSWER)No cruel and unusual punishment
, Nineth Amendment - (ANSWER)peoples rights are not just limited to those listed
in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Tenth Amendment - (ANSWER)Amendment stating that the powers not
delegated to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - (ANSWER)A law making body made of two houses (bi
means 2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House
of Representatives and The Senate.
House of Representatives - (ANSWER)the lower house of Congress, consisting of
a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - (ANSWER)Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature - (ANSWER)One-house legislature
WGU / Exam Questions and Answers (A+ Guide
Solution) Newest 2025/2026
natrual rights - (ANSWER)Life, Liberty, and Property
John Locke - (ANSWER)17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine
Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty,
and property.
State of Nature - (ANSWER)Hypothetical condition assumed to exist in the
absence of government where human beings live in "complete" freedom and
general equality.
Due Process - (ANSWER)involves the government's obligation to treat all citizens
fairly. Such a requirement lessens the extent to which government power can be
exercised over the individual, making the power differential between the two
more fair, and ensuring a general sense of political equality
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Social Contract - (ANSWER)A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure
their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - (ANSWER)One of the first individuals to contribute
to the idea of the social contract was a pre-Enlightenment English philosopher
Leviathan (1651): Thomas Hobbes - (ANSWER)Hobbes argues that society is not
something natural and immutable, but rather it is something created by us.
, Labor Movement - (ANSWER)the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for
the workers to receive better treatment by
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Constitution - (ANSWER)A document which spells out the principles by which a
government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence - (ANSWER)the document recording the
proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the
independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson - (ANSWER)Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - (ANSWER)which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe
individual liberty was going too far
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - (ANSWER)Argues that separation of powers within the
national government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the
hands of one person or a single group.
,law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
First Amendment - (ANSWER)Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - (ANSWER)The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
Forth Amendment - (ANSWER)It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - (ANSWER)A constitutional amendment designed to protect
the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double
jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - (ANSWER)Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - (ANSWER)No cruel and unusual punishment
, Nineth Amendment - (ANSWER)peoples rights are not just limited to those listed
in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their
Tenth Amendment - (ANSWER)Amendment stating that the powers not
delegated to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - (ANSWER)A law making body made of two houses (bi
means 2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House
of Representatives and The Senate.
House of Representatives - (ANSWER)the lower house of Congress, consisting of
a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - (ANSWER)Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - (ANSWER)Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the
United States.
unicameral legislature - (ANSWER)One-house legislature
