WGU C181 Objective Assessment
Review Questions and Answers(Latest
2022 Complete Assessment)
Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? Ans-
Laissez-faire
Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over
order? Ans- Libertarianism
What is an example of equality of opportunity? Ans- We all have the same chance to
succeed in life.
Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work Ans-
Equality of outcome
Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public
officials? Ans- Popular election of members of Congress
Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? Ans- The
people
Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the
various state governments under dual federalism? Ans- Tension
How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? Ans- 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? Ans- By
creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with distinct functions.
Judicial Branch Ans- Power to interpret laws
Executive branch Ans- Power to pardon
Legislative branch Ans- Confirmation power
How can Congress override a presidential veto? Ans- 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? Ans- Supremacy clause
Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the
Articles of Confederation? Ans- "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? Ans- People have the right to remove rulers who are no
longer serving their purpose.
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? Ans- It demonstrated the major
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? Ans- 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? Ans- 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? Ans- 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? Ans-
Government should control the inevitable conflict that comes from factions.
Which Congressional powers does the elastic clause establish? Ans- Implied powers
When does the US government exert the most influence over the state governments?
Ans- During times of national crisis
Which part of the Constitution specifically reserves powers for the states? Ans- The
tenth amendment
Which Constitutional clause did Chief Justice Marshall rely on to uphold that states
cannot interfere with federal banks? (Mcculloch vs. Maryland) ? Ans- 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? Ans- Civil
liberties
Which concept permitted the NY times to publish leaked classified documents? Ans-
Civil liberties
Review Questions and Answers(Latest
2022 Complete Assessment)
Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? Ans-
Laissez-faire
Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over
order? Ans- Libertarianism
What is an example of equality of opportunity? Ans- We all have the same chance to
succeed in life.
Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work Ans-
Equality of outcome
Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public
officials? Ans- Popular election of members of Congress
Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? Ans- The
people
Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the
various state governments under dual federalism? Ans- Tension
How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? Ans- 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? Ans- By
creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with distinct functions.
Judicial Branch Ans- Power to interpret laws
Executive branch Ans- Power to pardon
Legislative branch Ans- Confirmation power
How can Congress override a presidential veto? Ans- 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? Ans- Supremacy clause
Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the
Articles of Confederation? Ans- "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? Ans- People have the right to remove rulers who are no
longer serving their purpose.
What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? Ans- It demonstrated the major
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? Ans- 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? Ans- 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? Ans- 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? Ans-
Government should control the inevitable conflict that comes from factions.
Which Congressional powers does the elastic clause establish? Ans- Implied powers
When does the US government exert the most influence over the state governments?
Ans- During times of national crisis
Which part of the Constitution specifically reserves powers for the states? Ans- The
tenth amendment
Which Constitutional clause did Chief Justice Marshall rely on to uphold that states
cannot interfere with federal banks? (Mcculloch vs. Maryland) ? Ans- 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? Ans- Civil
liberties
Which concept permitted the NY times to publish leaked classified documents? Ans-
Civil liberties
