WGU C963 American Politics And The U.S. (WGUC963)

What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the government? A social contract According to the social contract theory,. what is the origin of society? Society is the product of human desire and effort. State of Nature A condition in which all of us live individually and solitarily, prior to the existence of society. Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protection(s) under the social contract? Liberty and Property Which of these accu...

Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress? - -James Madison Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain? - -They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? - -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? - - They ...

Which constitutional amendment allows states to reserve powers? - -The Tenth Amendment What did the Supreme Court's ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden establish? - -A loose constructionist interpretation of the commerce clause What describes the importance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison? - -It established the principle of judicial review. Which amendment provided for the separate election of the president and vice president? - -The Twelfth Amendment In which case did the Sup...

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth. A strong national government is better for the representation of small landowners of modest wealth. Strong state governments are better for funding internal improvements like roads. Strong state governments are better for facilitating business transactions - -A strong national government is better for national defense and economi...

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? 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? Separation of powers and checks and balances What is a judicial check on the executive branch? The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional. What describes dual fede...

What describes characteristics of a social contract? - --Specification of natural rights -a definition of human nature -a collective expression of a collectively shared interest In what ways is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract? - --The State of Nature gives definition to what it means to be human -The state of nature gives definition to natural rights Why is it important to now what the quality of life is like in the state of nature? - --It explains the inc...

Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution? - - Social Contract How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of the Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? - - The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? - -The national government did not have the power to impose taxes What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the constitution? - -Slave owners could r...

What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the government? - -A social contract According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society? - -Society is the product of human desire and effort Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protections under the social contract? - -Liberty and property Which of these accurately describes John Locke's view on the state of nature? - -The state of nature was peaceful and consisted of r...

What is the primary effect of the census on the functioning of congress - -It is used to determine the number of House representatives for each state What describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees - -They recommend how specific funds are allocated Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution - -Originating congressional spending bills How does apportionment influence the make up of Congress? - -It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Rep...

Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress? - -James Madison Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain? - -They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? - -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? - - They ...