WGU C963 - American Politics and the U.S. Constitution Learn It Set| 1251 questions| with complete solutions

• I can identify areas of the Constitution that are influenced by the enlightenment. Correct 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 Correct Answer: natural rights and procedural rights.1st amendment • I can list several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederations. Correct 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. Correct Answer: . Equal representation all SMALL state, unicameral, state base, Articles of Confederation • I can list several characteristics of the Virginia Plan Correct Answer: Greater representation LARGE state, strong national government ,bicameral, population base I can describe the major compromises that occurred during the Constitutional Convention. Correct Answer: The Great Compromise settled the debate between the large states and small states over state representation in the legislative branch. legislature Correct Answer: A group of people who have the power to make laws, Power to approve treaties, deal with international trade executive Correct Answer: Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, power to carry out the laws of the land, power to pardon judicaiary Correct Answer: Power to ensure that laws agree with the Constitution Federalist's views Correct Answer: Federalists favored a strong central government Anti-Federalist's views Correct Answer: favored strong state governments. Federalist #10. Correct Answer: The diverse interests of the people would prevent the development of powerful political parties. Federalist #51. Correct Answer: checks and balances and separation of po