1. Soon after the
Constitution of the United States was ratified, the first ten
amendments were added because many citizens felt the need for
(1) strengthening the power of the federal courts
(2) ensuring the division of powers between the state and federal
governments
(3) establishing a national bank
(4) protecting their liberties from abuses by the federal government
2 The amendment process was included in the United States Constitution in
order to
(1) remove government officials from political office
(2) check the power of the Supreme Court
(3) allow government to meet the changing needs of society
(4) preserve the federal system of government
3 Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United
States Constitution?
(1) absolutism
(2) despotism
(3) limited monarchy
(4) consent of the governed
4. The writers of the United States Constitution created a federal form of
government primarily to
(1) limit the powers of the Senate
(2) develop a criminal justice system
(3) provide for civilian control over the military
(4) divide power between levels of government
5 Separation of powers and
federalism are constitutional principles that
1 establish limits on the powers of government
2 ensure legislative and executive equality
3 increase the power of the national government and decrease
the power of
the states
4 settle conflicts between state and national authorities
6 The ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1791 illustrated a
commitment
to
1 limiting the power of state
governments
2 expanding the power of Congress
3 protecting individual liberties
4 safeguarding citizens against excessive taxation
7 Which aspect of the American political system was most
influenced
by the
ideas of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu?
1 executive control of foreign policy
2 limitations on the power of government
3 government regulation of the economy
4 creation of the electoral college
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