WGU C963 OA LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE.

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Separation of powers and checks and balances What is a judicial check on the executive branch? - ANSWER The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional. What is the goal of new federalism? - ANSWER Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER They wanted a government based on the representation of the population. Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress? - ANSWER James Madison Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain? - ANSWER They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons. Which power does the president have under the Constitution? - ANSWER Appointing judges What is a protection against an elected president abusing powers for personal gain? - ANSWER The power of Congress to impeach the president Which constitutional amendment established term limits for the president? - ANSWER The Twenty-Second Amendment What is the purpose of executive agreements? - ANSWER To establish agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The smaller total number of Senate members compared to the number of representatives What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment? - ANSWER Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district.