C963 American Politics-WGU

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