AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE U.S.
CONSTITUTION C963 EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution - correct answer
✔✔Social Contract
How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? -
correct answer ✔✔The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms.
describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation -
correct answer ✔✔It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government.
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? - correct answer ✔✔The
national government did not have the power to impose taxes
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the Constitution? - correct answer ✔✔Slave
owners could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled.
Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention? - correct answer ✔✔The
proportional representation of enslaved persons
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-
Federalists? - correct answer ✔✔Federalists favored a strong central government while the
Anti-Federalist favored strong state governments.
, What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10? - correct answer ✔✔The diverse interests of
the people would prevent the development of powerful political parties.
How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances? -
correct answer ✔✔The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch
can restrict the others branches' powers.
What is the goal of new federalism - correct answer ✔✔Decentralize policy to enhance
administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress? - correct answer ✔✔It is
used to determine the number of House representatives for each state.
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees? - correct answer
✔✔They recommend how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution? - correct answer ✔✔Originating
congressional spending bills
How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress? - correct answer ✔✔It
determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal
proportions method.
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of
government? - correct answer ✔✔The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court
nominees
Which presidential power can be directly restricted by Congress? - correct answer
✔✔Appointing cabinet members
CONSTITUTION C963 EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution - correct answer
✔✔Social Contract
How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? -
correct answer ✔✔The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms.
describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation -
correct answer ✔✔It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government.
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? - correct answer ✔✔The
national government did not have the power to impose taxes
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the Constitution? - correct answer ✔✔Slave
owners could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled.
Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention? - correct answer ✔✔The
proportional representation of enslaved persons
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-
Federalists? - correct answer ✔✔Federalists favored a strong central government while the
Anti-Federalist favored strong state governments.
, What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10? - correct answer ✔✔The diverse interests of
the people would prevent the development of powerful political parties.
How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances? -
correct answer ✔✔The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch
can restrict the others branches' powers.
What is the goal of new federalism - correct answer ✔✔Decentralize policy to enhance
administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress? - correct answer ✔✔It is
used to determine the number of House representatives for each state.
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees? - correct answer
✔✔They recommend how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution? - correct answer ✔✔Originating
congressional spending bills
How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress? - correct answer ✔✔It
determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal
proportions method.
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of
government? - correct answer ✔✔The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court
nominees
Which presidential power can be directly restricted by Congress? - correct answer
✔✔Appointing cabinet members
