Pre-Assessment WGU American Politics
and the US Constitution C963 (ANSWERED)
Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to
Congress?
James Madison
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain?
They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons
What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the
Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation
with a Congress?
They wanted a government based on the representation of the population
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey
Plan that was finalized in the Constitution establish?
A two-chamber congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise?
It allowed slave states to count three-fifths of their enslaved population for the purpose
of representation
What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?
A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must
be made to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?
Separation of powers and checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch?
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional
What describes dual federalism?
State government and national government have exclusive authority in clearly defined
jurisdictions
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of
Congress?
Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than
individual members of the House of Representatives?
The smaller total number of Senate members compared to the number of
representatives
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each
district
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress?
Bills change significantly through House and Senate revisions
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?
and the US Constitution C963 (ANSWERED)
Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to
Congress?
James Madison
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain?
They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons
What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the
Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary
Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation
with a Congress?
They wanted a government based on the representation of the population
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey
Plan that was finalized in the Constitution establish?
A two-chamber congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise?
It allowed slave states to count three-fifths of their enslaved population for the purpose
of representation
What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?
A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must
be made to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?
Separation of powers and checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch?
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional
What describes dual federalism?
State government and national government have exclusive authority in clearly defined
jurisdictions
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of
Congress?
Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour
What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than
individual members of the House of Representatives?
The smaller total number of Senate members compared to the number of
representatives
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each
district
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress?
Bills change significantly through House and Senate revisions
Which power does the president have under the Constitution?
