WGU C181 Objective Assessment Review Questions and answers Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? Correct answer- Laissez-faire Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over order? Correct answer- Libertarianism What is an example of equality of opportunity? Correct answer- We all have the same chance to succeed in life.Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work Correct answer- Equality of outcome Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public officials? Correct answer- Popular election of members of Congress Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? Correct answer- The people Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the various state governments under dual federalism? Correct answer- Tension How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? Correct answer- It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of government.How does the constitution establish the principle of separation of powers? Correct answer- By creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with distinct functions.Judicial Branch Correct answer- Power to interpret laws Executive branch Correct answer- Power to pardon Legislative branch Correct answer- Confirmation power How can Congress override a presidential veto? Correct answer- If 2/3 of both houses of Congress vote to override it. 1 / 2
Which clause in the Constitution prevents the federal government from losing power to the states? Correct answer- Supremacy clause Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the Articles of Confederation? Correct answer- "In order to form a more perfect union" Which aspect of social contract theory did Thomas Jefferson use as the basis for the Declaration of Independance? Correct answer- People have the right to remove rulers who are no longer serving their purpose.What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion? Correct answer- It demonstrated the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.Which problem did the Great Compromise remedy? Correct answer- Disagreement between the large and small states over representation in the legislature.How did the Bill of Rights resolve Anti-Federalist fears over the scope and power of the national government? Correct answer- By restraining the national government's ability to infringe on fundamental rights and emphasizing the limited power granted to it.How did George Washington resolve the crisis over including the Bill of Rights in the Constitution? Correct answer- By proposing to add a list of civil liberties as amendments to the Constitution after ratification by the states.What did James Madison hold as the purpose of government in Federalist #10? Correct answer- Government should control the inevitable conflict that comes from factions.Which Congressional powers does the elastic clause establish? Correct answer- Implied powers When does the US government exert the most influence over the state governments?Correct answer- During times of national crisis Which part of the Constitution specifically reserves powers for the states? Correct answer- The tenth amendment Which Constitutional clause did Chief Justice Marshall rely on to uphold that states cannot interfere with federal banks? (Mcculloch vs. Maryland) ? Correct answer- The elastic clause A group of students at al local high school wore T-Shirts that illustrated their opposition to the war in Afghanistan. Students wouldn't change. Resulted in suspension. What would the Supreme court cite to justify this suspension as unconstitutional? Correct answer- Civil liberties
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