1 condemning the practice of slavery
2 presenting a clear statement of the social contract theory of
government
3 providing the nation with a strong bill of rights
4 demonstrating the need for a strong chief executive

2 The United States Constitution attempted to solve a major problem that
existed under the Articles of Confederation by providing for

1 Federal control of interstate commerce
2 the direct election of the President by the people
3 stronger state governments
4 a balanced Federal budget

This part of the Bill of Rights was intended to

1 give the people the right to vote on important issues
2 assure the same rights to citizens of all states
3 limit the powers of the Federal Government
4 limit the power of the states over their citizens

Which political idea would the author of this statement most likely support?

1 States rights                  3 socialism
2 separation of powers     4 federalism

5 What is an example of the "unwritten constitution" in the United States?

1 system of political parties
2 operation of checks and balances
3 guarantee of freedom of religion
4 sharing of power between state and national governments

6 Those who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution 
promised to add a bill of rights in order to

1 encourage economic development
2 prevent the return of English control over the new nation
3 increase the power of the National Government over the states
4 persuade the anti-Federalists to accept the Constitution

7 What has been the most frequent criticism of the electoral college system?

1 An excessive number of third-party candidates have been
encouraged to run for office.
2 Electors frequently ignore the vote of the people.
3 The person who wins the popular vote has not always been
chosen as President.
4 The electors are not chosen by political parties.

8 The main political function of lobbyists for special interest groups is to

1 influence public officials to support or oppose specific programs
2 provide a source of unbiased information for legislators
3 nominate candidates for elective offices
4 simplify the process of developing and passing laws