Question

1. at the constitutional convention delegates were sharply divided over the issue of representation in the federal legislature. which of the following compromise was agreed on?

a. every state received equal representation in congress
b. two houses of congress: in one all states are represented equally, and in the other representation is determined by the population of the states
c. states choose how representation for their state is determined
d. two houses of congress, in one representation is by the population, and in the other it is determined by the physical size (in square miles) of the state

1. which of the following did the colonists use to force the english to repeal the stamp act?

a. they boycotted british goods
b. they threw tea into the boston harbor
c. they stole british goods from merchants
d. they forced ships back to england

1. which branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out and enforced.

a. legislative branch
b. judicial branch
c. executive branch
d. administrative branch

1. which branch of government writes the bills that become the laws.

a. legislative branch
b. judicial branch
c. executive branch
d. administrative branch

1. to officially agree to or approve a treaty or law (such as an amendment to the constitution).

a. ratify
b. indict
c. adjourn
d. grievance

1. what abuse of british government was the greatest complaint of the colonists?

a. forcing colonists to pay higher rent
b. taxing the colonists without their representation
c. forcing the colonists to move west of the appalachian mountains
d. demanding the colonists to increase trade

1. under the articles of confederation, the us congress has power to enforce laws?

a. true
b. false

1. according to hobbes, why do individuals enter into a social contract?

a. to ensure the preservation of their natural rights.
b. to guarantee absolute power to a sovereign ruler
c. to escape the brutality and insecurity of the state of nature
d. to establish a system of direct democracy

1. which enlightenment philosopher influenced thomas jefferson greatly in writing the declaration of independence with his claim that human being possess natural rights, including life, liberty and property.

a. jean jacques rousseau
b. thomas hobbes
c. baron de montesquieu
d. john locke

1. all of the following were weaknesses in the articles of confederation except?

a. no power to tax
b. no executive branch.
c. no government.
d. no army

1. a type of government that places power in the hands of elected representatives

a. oligarchy
b. republic
c. direct democracy
d. dictatorship

Explanation:

1. The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) created a bicameral legislature with equal - state representation in the Senate and population - based representation in the House of Representatives.
2. Colonists boycotted British goods to pressure the repeal of the Stamp Act.
3. The executive branch enforces laws.
4. The legislative branch writes bills that can become laws.
5. To ratify means to officially approve a treaty or law.
6. Taxing the colonists without their representation was a major grievance.
7. The Articles of Confederation gave Congress no power to enforce laws.
8. Hobbes believed individuals enter social contracts to escape the brutality of the state of nature.
9. John Locke's ideas about natural rights influenced Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence.
10. The Articles of Confederation had a government (Congress), but it had weaknesses like no power to tax, no executive branch, and no standing army.
11. A republic places power in the hands of elected representatives.

Answer:

1. B. Two houses of Congress: in one all states are represented equally, and in the other states are representation is determined by the population of the states
2. A. They boycotted British goods
3. C. Executive Branch
4. A. Legislative branch
5. A. ratify
6. B. Taxing the colonists without their representation
7. B. False
8. C. To escape the brutality and insecurity of the state of nature
9. D. John Locke
10. C. No government
11. B. Republic