AHTG EXAM QUESTION PRACTICE
All of the following are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT - Answers
:X no legislature
no executive
exchange disputes and no common currency
no judiciary to resolve disputes
individual states were sovereign
Based on Dallin H. Oaks's "The Divinely Inspired Constitution," all of the following are
inspired fundamentals of the Constitution EXCEPT - Answers :division of powers, or
federalism
popular sovereignty
a written bill of rights
Xan independent judiciary
separation of powers
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were re-writing their constitution, Jack
Shepherd played an important role. He didn't participate very much in the debates, but
when they got particularly heated, he asked the members to pray for guidance. Who is
Jack Shepherd most similar to from the Constitutional Convention? - Answers
:Benjamin Franklin
"While rhetoric heated and tempers flared, the wearying debates dragged on. . . . It was
in this context that Benjamin Franklin pleaded for prayer. . . . Franklin's speech rang in
their ears" (City upon a Hill, pg. 89). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
Speaking to Madison, George Washington argued that the salvation of the Virginia Plan
lay in which of the following individuals? - Answers :Roger Sherman
"Ultimately, Roger Sherman, Connecticut's master negotiator, proposed what has come
to be known as the "great compromise." Proportional representation, he suggested,
would apply only to the lower house of the bicameral legislature. . . . Equal
representation of states would apply to the upper house of the legislature. . . . Since
every bill would have to pass both houses, both principles could exist side by side" (City
upon a Hill, pg. 88-89). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were re-writing their constitution, Kate
Austen played an important role. Kate organized the convention and made sure all the
important people were there. She drafted the plan for reading minor authors and
volunteered to take notes at the convention. Who is Kate Austen most similar to from
the Constitutional Convention? - Answers :James Madison
James Madison was prominent in the nationalist movement of critiquing the failures of
the Confederation. Madison had thought long and hard about the weaknesses of the
Confederation and the kind of government that ought to replace it. He arrived in
Philadelphia with a proposal for a national government. He also volunteered to take
notes at the Convention (City upon a Hill, 85-87). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
, Which article of the Constitution describes the process of amending the Constitution? -
Answers :Amendment 5
All of the following are suggestions John Adams made for successful state governments
in his Thoughts on Government pamphlet EXCEPT - Answers :X an amendment
process
a strong governor with veto power
annual elections for governors
a bicameral legislature
an independent judiciary
All of the following were differences between the Virginia and New Jersey plans
EXCEPT - Answers :popular sovereignty vs. protecting sovereignty of the small states
a bicameral legislature vs. a unicameral legislature
correct the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation vs. keep the status quo
X direct election of the president vs. an electoral college
proportional representation vs. equal representation
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were rewriting their constitution,
Desmond Hume played an important role. The other members of the Royal Book Club
watched him carefully. They were likely to echo his feelings about the new constitution.
Desmond himself took little part in the convention's tedious deliberations, but he
presided with great dignity. His very presence reminded fellow members that this was
serious business. Who is Desmond Hume most similar to from the Constitutional
Convention? - Answers :George Washington
"George Washington's leadership was imperative to the success of the Convention. The
American people watched him carefully. They were likely to echo his feelings about the
new government. Washington himself took little part in the convention's tedious
deliberations, but he presided with great dignity. His very presence reminded fellow
delegates that this was serious business" (City upon a Hill, 86). Also, see A More
Perfect Union.
What do a bicameral legislature, the separation of powers into three branches of
government, checks and balances, federalism, and the extended republic theory all
have in common? - Answers :Counterpoise
Compromise was important to the Constitution, but most of these structures were
accepted and didn't need compromise. The extended republic theory is not enumerated
in the Constitution but was later explained in Federalist No. 10 and did not require
consent. None of these structures rely on virtue; they all anticipate that people will
behave self-interestedly. Counterpoise is a force, influence, or weight that counter-
balances another. Each of these structures assumes that people will act according to
their own interest and will thereby keep power from being concentrated.
How did the federalists handle the issue of a Bill of Rights, which the anti-federalists
argued for and wanted to call another convention to write? - Answers :The federalists
promised to add a Bill of Rights if the Constitution were ratified.
All of the following are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT - Answers
:X no legislature
no executive
exchange disputes and no common currency
no judiciary to resolve disputes
individual states were sovereign
Based on Dallin H. Oaks's "The Divinely Inspired Constitution," all of the following are
inspired fundamentals of the Constitution EXCEPT - Answers :division of powers, or
federalism
popular sovereignty
a written bill of rights
Xan independent judiciary
separation of powers
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were re-writing their constitution, Jack
Shepherd played an important role. He didn't participate very much in the debates, but
when they got particularly heated, he asked the members to pray for guidance. Who is
Jack Shepherd most similar to from the Constitutional Convention? - Answers
:Benjamin Franklin
"While rhetoric heated and tempers flared, the wearying debates dragged on. . . . It was
in this context that Benjamin Franklin pleaded for prayer. . . . Franklin's speech rang in
their ears" (City upon a Hill, pg. 89). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
Speaking to Madison, George Washington argued that the salvation of the Virginia Plan
lay in which of the following individuals? - Answers :Roger Sherman
"Ultimately, Roger Sherman, Connecticut's master negotiator, proposed what has come
to be known as the "great compromise." Proportional representation, he suggested,
would apply only to the lower house of the bicameral legislature. . . . Equal
representation of states would apply to the upper house of the legislature. . . . Since
every bill would have to pass both houses, both principles could exist side by side" (City
upon a Hill, pg. 88-89). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were re-writing their constitution, Kate
Austen played an important role. Kate organized the convention and made sure all the
important people were there. She drafted the plan for reading minor authors and
volunteered to take notes at the convention. Who is Kate Austen most similar to from
the Constitutional Convention? - Answers :James Madison
James Madison was prominent in the nationalist movement of critiquing the failures of
the Confederation. Madison had thought long and hard about the weaknesses of the
Confederation and the kind of government that ought to replace it. He arrived in
Philadelphia with a proposal for a national government. He also volunteered to take
notes at the Convention (City upon a Hill, 85-87). Also, see A More Perfect Union.
, Which article of the Constitution describes the process of amending the Constitution? -
Answers :Amendment 5
All of the following are suggestions John Adams made for successful state governments
in his Thoughts on Government pamphlet EXCEPT - Answers :X an amendment
process
a strong governor with veto power
annual elections for governors
a bicameral legislature
an independent judiciary
All of the following were differences between the Virginia and New Jersey plans
EXCEPT - Answers :popular sovereignty vs. protecting sovereignty of the small states
a bicameral legislature vs. a unicameral legislature
correct the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation vs. keep the status quo
X direct election of the president vs. an electoral college
proportional representation vs. equal representation
At the Royal Book Club convention where they were rewriting their constitution,
Desmond Hume played an important role. The other members of the Royal Book Club
watched him carefully. They were likely to echo his feelings about the new constitution.
Desmond himself took little part in the convention's tedious deliberations, but he
presided with great dignity. His very presence reminded fellow members that this was
serious business. Who is Desmond Hume most similar to from the Constitutional
Convention? - Answers :George Washington
"George Washington's leadership was imperative to the success of the Convention. The
American people watched him carefully. They were likely to echo his feelings about the
new government. Washington himself took little part in the convention's tedious
deliberations, but he presided with great dignity. His very presence reminded fellow
delegates that this was serious business" (City upon a Hill, 86). Also, see A More
Perfect Union.
What do a bicameral legislature, the separation of powers into three branches of
government, checks and balances, federalism, and the extended republic theory all
have in common? - Answers :Counterpoise
Compromise was important to the Constitution, but most of these structures were
accepted and didn't need compromise. The extended republic theory is not enumerated
in the Constitution but was later explained in Federalist No. 10 and did not require
consent. None of these structures rely on virtue; they all anticipate that people will
behave self-interestedly. Counterpoise is a force, influence, or weight that counter-
balances another. Each of these structures assumes that people will act according to
their own interest and will thereby keep power from being concentrated.
How did the federalists handle the issue of a Bill of Rights, which the anti-federalists
argued for and wanted to call another convention to write? - Answers :The federalists
promised to add a Bill of Rights if the Constitution were ratified.
