Pre-Assessment WGU American Politics
and the US Constitution C963 exam with
complete solution
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
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
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey
Plan that was finalized in the Constitution establish? - ANSWER- A two-chamber
congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise? - ANSWER- 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?
- 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 describes dual federalism? - ANSWER- 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? - 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
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress? - ANSWER- Bills
change significantly through House and Senate revisions
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 22nd Ammendment
What is the purpose of executive agreements? - ANSWER- To establish
agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval
What describes the importance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.
Madison? - ANSWER- It established the principle of judicial review
How many federal appellate courts exist in the United States? - ANSWER- 13
and the US Constitution C963 exam with
complete solution
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
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
What did the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey
Plan that was finalized in the Constitution establish? - ANSWER- A two-chamber
congress
What were the results of the three-fifths compromise? - ANSWER- 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?
- 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 describes dual federalism? - ANSWER- 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? - 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
What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress? - ANSWER- Bills
change significantly through House and Senate revisions
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 22nd Ammendment
What is the purpose of executive agreements? - ANSWER- To establish
agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval
What describes the importance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.
Madison? - ANSWER- It established the principle of judicial review
How many federal appellate courts exist in the United States? - ANSWER- 13
