Question

multiple choice: circle the most correct answer(s).

1. which of the following is a concept of democracy? circle all that apply.

a. majority rule with minority rights
b. the necessity of compromise
c. respect for the equality of all individuals
d. limited government

1. which of the following was a compromise of the us constitution? circle all that apply.

a. the missouri compromise
b. the three - fifths compromise
c. the slave trade and commerce compromise
d. the connecticut compromise

1. which of the following is the correct order of the constitution?

a. amendments, preamble, articles
b. preamble, amendments, articles
c. articles, amendments, preamble
d. preamble, articles, amendments

1. how many amendments have been made to the us constitution in the last 235 years?

a. seven
b. thirteen
c. 27
d. 36

1. which of the following is not a goal of the us constitution?

a. provide for the common defense
b. full sovereignty for every state
c. establish justice
d. secure the blessings of liberty

1. ________ powers are directly written in the constitution, while ________ powers are reasonably suggested by the exercise of the enumerated powers.

a. implied, expressed
b. expressed, implied
c. expressed, inherent
d. inherent, implied

1. an example of an inherent power held by a government is the power to __________.

a. make war
b. establish post offices
c. tax
d. regulate immigration

Explanation:

• Question 31: Democracy is characterized by majority - rule with minority rights, the need for compromise, and respect for individual equality, along with limited government.
• Question 32: The Three - fifths Compromise, Slave Trade and Commerce Compromise, and Connecticut Compromise were part of the US Constitution's compromises. The Missouri Compromise was a later legislation.
• Question 33: The correct order of the US Constitution is preamble, articles, and then amendments.
• Question 34: There have been 27 amendments to the US Constitution.
• Question 35: Full sovereignty for every state is not a goal of the US Constitution as it aims for a more unified nation while still respecting state rights.
• Question 36: Expressed powers are directly written in the Constitution, and implied powers are reasonably suggested by the exercise of enumerated (expressed) powers.
• Question 37: Making war is an inherent power of the government.

Answer:

• 31. A. majority rule with minority rights, B. the necessity of compromise, C. respect for the equality of all individuals, D. limited government
• 32. B. The Three - fifths Compromise, C. The Slave Trade and Commerce Compromise, D. The Connecticut Compromise
• 33. D. preamble, articles, amendments
• 34. C. 27
• 35. B. full sovereignty for every state
• 36. B. expressed, implied
• 37. A. make war