WGU C963 Pre-Assessment WGU
American Politics and the US
Constitution C963 (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) American Politics and the US
Constitution| Questions and Verified
Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct
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
American Politics and the US
Constitution C963 (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) American Politics and the US
Constitution| Questions and Verified
Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct
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
