WGU C181 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT REVIEW QUESTIONS& ANSWERS
WGU C181 Objective Assessment
Review Questions and answers
Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? Correct
answer- Laissez-faire
Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over
order? Correct answer- Libertarianism
What is an example of equality of opportunity? Correct answer- We all have the same
chance to succeed in life.
Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work
Correct answer- Equality of outcome
Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public
officials? Correct answer- Popular election of members of Congress
Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? Correct
answer- The people
Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the
various state governments under dual federalism? Correct answer- Tension
How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? Correct
answer- It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of
government.
How does the constitution establish the principle of separation of powers? Correct
answer- By creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with
distinct functions.
Judicial Branch Correct answer- Power to interpret laws
Executive branch Correct answer- Power to pardon
Legislative branch Correct answer- Confirmation power
How can Congress override a presidential veto? Correct answer- If 2/3 of both houses
of Congress vote to override it.
, Which clause in the Constitution prevents the federal government from losing power to
the states? Correct answer- Supremacy clause
Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the
Articles of Confederation? Correct answer- "In order to form a more perfect union"
Which aspect of social contract theory did Thomas Jefferson use as the basis for the
Declaration of Independance? Correct answer- People have the right to remove rulers
who are no longer serving their purpose.
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? Correct answer- It demonstrated the major
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? Correct answer- Disagreement
between the large and small states over representation in the legislature.
How did the Bill of Rights resolve Anti-Federalist fears over the scope and power of the
national government? Correct answer- By restraining the national government's ability
to infringe on fundamental rights and emphasizing the limited power granted to it.
How did George Washington resolve the crisis over including the Bill of Rights in the
Constitution? Correct answer- By proposing to add a list of civil liberties as amendments
to the Constitution after ratification by the states.
What did James Madison hold as the purpose of government in Federalist #10? Correct
answer- Government should control the inevitable conflict that comes from factions.
Which Congressional powers does the elastic clause establish? Correct answer-
Implied powers
When does the US government exert the most influence over the state governments?
Correct answer- During times of national crisis
Which part of the Constitution specifically reserves powers for the states? Correct
answer- The tenth amendment
Which Constitutional clause did Chief Justice Marshall rely on to uphold that states
cannot interfere with federal banks? (Mcculloch vs. Maryland) ? Correct answer- The
elastic clause
A group of students at al local high school wore T-Shirts that illustrated their opposition
to the war in Afghanistan. Students wouldn't change. Resulted in suspension. What
would the Supreme court cite to justify this suspension as unconstitutional? Correct
answer- Civil liberties
WGU C181 Objective Assessment
Review Questions and answers
Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? Correct
answer- Laissez-faire
Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over
order? Correct answer- Libertarianism
What is an example of equality of opportunity? Correct answer- We all have the same
chance to succeed in life.
Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work
Correct answer- Equality of outcome
Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public
officials? Correct answer- Popular election of members of Congress
Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? Correct
answer- The people
Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the
various state governments under dual federalism? Correct answer- Tension
How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? Correct
answer- It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of
government.
How does the constitution establish the principle of separation of powers? Correct
answer- By creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with
distinct functions.
Judicial Branch Correct answer- Power to interpret laws
Executive branch Correct answer- Power to pardon
Legislative branch Correct answer- Confirmation power
How can Congress override a presidential veto? Correct answer- If 2/3 of both houses
of Congress vote to override it.
, Which clause in the Constitution prevents the federal government from losing power to
the states? Correct answer- Supremacy clause
Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the
Articles of Confederation? Correct answer- "In order to form a more perfect union"
Which aspect of social contract theory did Thomas Jefferson use as the basis for the
Declaration of Independance? Correct answer- People have the right to remove rulers
who are no longer serving their purpose.
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? Correct answer- It demonstrated the major
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? Correct answer- Disagreement
between the large and small states over representation in the legislature.
How did the Bill of Rights resolve Anti-Federalist fears over the scope and power of the
national government? Correct answer- By restraining the national government's ability
to infringe on fundamental rights and emphasizing the limited power granted to it.
How did George Washington resolve the crisis over including the Bill of Rights in the
Constitution? Correct answer- By proposing to add a list of civil liberties as amendments
to the Constitution after ratification by the states.
What did James Madison hold as the purpose of government in Federalist #10? Correct
answer- Government should control the inevitable conflict that comes from factions.
Which Congressional powers does the elastic clause establish? Correct answer-
Implied powers
When does the US government exert the most influence over the state governments?
Correct answer- During times of national crisis
Which part of the Constitution specifically reserves powers for the states? Correct
answer- The tenth amendment
Which Constitutional clause did Chief Justice Marshall rely on to uphold that states
cannot interfere with federal banks? (Mcculloch vs. Maryland) ? Correct answer- The
elastic clause
A group of students at al local high school wore T-Shirts that illustrated their opposition
to the war in Afghanistan. Students wouldn't change. Resulted in suspension. What
would the Supreme court cite to justify this suspension as unconstitutional? Correct
answer- Civil liberties
