AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE US CONSTITUTION - C963
WGU EXAM 2025 UPDATED AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE
US CONSTITUTION| QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+ 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWERS-the document recording the proclamation
of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great
Britain
Thomas Jefferson - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - CORRECT ANSWERS-which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe individual liberty was going
too far
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWERS-A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Argues that separation of powers within the national
government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one person or a single
group.
First Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or
of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
,Forth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-A constitutional amendment designed to protect the
rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and
punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-No cruel and unusual punishment
Nineth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-peoples rights are not just limited to those listed in
the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Tenth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Amendment stating that the powers not delegated
to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - CORRECT ANSWERS-A law making body made of two houses (bi means
2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House of Representatives and The
Senate.
House of Representatives - CORRECT ANSWERS-the lower house of Congress, consisting of a
different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - CORRECT ANSWERS-Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the United States.
,unicameral legislature - CORRECT ANSWERS-One-house legislature
Three-Fifths Compromise - CORRECT ANSWERS-Agreement that each slave counted as three-
fifths of a person in determining representation in the House for representation and taxation purposes
(negated by the 13th amendment)
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWERS-A system that allows each branch of government
to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constitutional division of powers among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive
applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law
federal system - CORRECT ANSWERS-A government that divides the powers of government
between the national government and state or provincial governments
enumerated powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-The powers explicitly given to Congress in the
Constitution.
reserved powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Powers given to the state government alone
Federalists - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supporters of the Constitution that were led by Alexander
Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They didn't
want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens' rights were already well protected by the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists - CORRECT ANSWERS-Opponents of the American Constitution at the time
when the states were contemplating its adoption.
Ratification - CORRECT ANSWERS-Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of a
constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty
, Republic - CORRECT ANSWERS-A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders
by voting
Habeas Corpus - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constitutional protection against unlawful
imprisonment
Federalist Papers - CORRECT ANSWERS-A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander
Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
Federalist No. 10 - CORRECT ANSWERS-An essay composed by James Madison which argues
that liberty is safest in a large republic because many interests (factions) exist. Such diversity makes
tyranny by the majority more difficult since ruling coalitions will always be unstable.
Legislative Branch (Congress) - CORRECT ANSWERS-makes laws, imposes taxes, and declares
war
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) - CORRECT ANSWERS-interprets the constitution and other
laws, reviews lower-court decisions
Executive Branch (President) - CORRECT ANSWERS-has the power to enforce the law
Executive Orders - CORRECT ANSWERS-Formal orders issued by the president to direct action
by the federal bureaucracy.
checks on the executive branch - CORRECT ANSWERS-By Congress
Can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in both chambers
Must approve treaties by a two-thirds vote in the Senate
Control of funding activities of the executive branch
Presidential nominees must be approved by the Senate
Only Congress can declare war
WGU EXAM 2025 UPDATED AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE
US CONSTITUTION| QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+ 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWERS-the document recording the proclamation
of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great
Britain
Thomas Jefferson - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787) - CORRECT ANSWERS-which almost resulted in potential mob
rule, suggested there might be too much democracy at play, and that maybe individual liberty was going
too far
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWERS-A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist no. 51 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Argues that separation of powers within the national
government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one person or a single
group.
First Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or
of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
Second Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
,Forth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-A constitutional amendment designed to protect the
rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and
punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-No cruel and unusual punishment
Nineth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-peoples rights are not just limited to those listed in
the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Tenth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Amendment stating that the powers not delegated
to the federal gov. are reserved to the states
bicameral legislature - CORRECT ANSWERS-A law making body made of two houses (bi means
2). Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House of Representatives and The
Senate.
House of Representatives - CORRECT ANSWERS-the lower house of Congress, consisting of a
different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
New Jersey Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proposal to create a weak national government
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proposal to create a strong national government
Constitutional Convention - CORRECT ANSWERS-Meeting in 1787 of the elected
representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the United States.
,unicameral legislature - CORRECT ANSWERS-One-house legislature
Three-Fifths Compromise - CORRECT ANSWERS-Agreement that each slave counted as three-
fifths of a person in determining representation in the House for representation and taxation purposes
(negated by the 13th amendment)
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWERS-A system that allows each branch of government
to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constitutional division of powers among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive
applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law
federal system - CORRECT ANSWERS-A government that divides the powers of government
between the national government and state or provincial governments
enumerated powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-The powers explicitly given to Congress in the
Constitution.
reserved powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Powers given to the state government alone
Federalists - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supporters of the Constitution that were led by Alexander
Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They didn't
want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens' rights were already well protected by the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists - CORRECT ANSWERS-Opponents of the American Constitution at the time
when the states were contemplating its adoption.
Ratification - CORRECT ANSWERS-Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of a
constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty
, Republic - CORRECT ANSWERS-A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders
by voting
Habeas Corpus - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constitutional protection against unlawful
imprisonment
Federalist Papers - CORRECT ANSWERS-A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander
Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
Federalist No. 10 - CORRECT ANSWERS-An essay composed by James Madison which argues
that liberty is safest in a large republic because many interests (factions) exist. Such diversity makes
tyranny by the majority more difficult since ruling coalitions will always be unstable.
Legislative Branch (Congress) - CORRECT ANSWERS-makes laws, imposes taxes, and declares
war
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) - CORRECT ANSWERS-interprets the constitution and other
laws, reviews lower-court decisions
Executive Branch (President) - CORRECT ANSWERS-has the power to enforce the law
Executive Orders - CORRECT ANSWERS-Formal orders issued by the president to direct action
by the federal bureaucracy.
checks on the executive branch - CORRECT ANSWERS-By Congress
Can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in both chambers
Must approve treaties by a two-thirds vote in the Senate
Control of funding activities of the executive branch
Presidential nominees must be approved by the Senate
Only Congress can declare war
