WGU C963 EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What was a federalist argument in support of the ratification of the constitution
A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth.
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made
to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?
Separation of powers, checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional.
What is a goal on new federalism
Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
What was a major difference in the articles of confederation and the constitution
The articles of confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the farmers design the government under the articles of confederation with a
Congress
They wanted a government based on representation of population
Who was responsible for drafting the bill and submitting it to Congress?
James Madison
Why did the colonist oppose being taxed by Great Britain?
They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?
appointing judges
What is the power against an elected president abusing powers for personal gain
, The power of Congress to impeach the president
What constitutional amendment established term limits for the president?
The 22nd amendment
What is the purpose of executive agreements?
To establish agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?
Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the senate have more powers then
individual members of House of Representatives
The smaller total number of senate member members compared to house of representative
members
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district.
What power is reserved for the states?
Conducting elections
Which constitutional amendment allows states to reserve power
The Tenth Amendment
What did the Supremes courts ruling in Gibson v. Ogden establish?
A loose constructionist interpretation of the commerce clause
How do most states award votes in the Electoral College?
The candidate who wins the popular vote in the state gets all the electoral votes for the state.
Which amendment provided the separate election of the president and the vice president
The 12th amendment
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What was a federalist argument in support of the ratification of the constitution
A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth.
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made
to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?
Separation of powers, checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional.
What is a goal on new federalism
Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
What was a major difference in the articles of confederation and the constitution
The articles of confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the farmers design the government under the articles of confederation with a
Congress
They wanted a government based on representation of population
Who was responsible for drafting the bill and submitting it to Congress?
James Madison
Why did the colonist oppose being taxed by Great Britain?
They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?
appointing judges
What is the power against an elected president abusing powers for personal gain
, The power of Congress to impeach the president
What constitutional amendment established term limits for the president?
The 22nd amendment
What is the purpose of executive agreements?
To establish agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?
Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the senate have more powers then
individual members of House of Representatives
The smaller total number of senate member members compared to house of representative
members
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district.
What power is reserved for the states?
Conducting elections
Which constitutional amendment allows states to reserve power
The Tenth Amendment
What did the Supremes courts ruling in Gibson v. Ogden establish?
A loose constructionist interpretation of the commerce clause
How do most states award votes in the Electoral College?
The candidate who wins the popular vote in the state gets all the electoral votes for the state.
Which amendment provided the separate election of the president and the vice president
The 12th amendment
