Which of the following was a central idea of eighteenth-century republicanism?

Liberty for all the people required the restriction of property rights.
Legislative power posed the greatest threat to individual liberty.
Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their private
interests for the public good.
A large republic was necessary to solve the problem of majority tyranny.
Question 1
1.
Which of the following was a central idea of eighteenth-century
republicanism?
Liberty for all the people required the restriction of property rights.
Legislative power posed the greatest threat to individual liberty.
Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their private
interests for the public good.
A large republic was necessary to solve the problem of majority tyranny.
1 points

1.

Question 2
A government which is self-governing and not ruled by any other state
is
Sovereign
A Republic
Democratic
A nation
1 points

1.

Question 3
Which of the following phenomena reflect the detrimental impact of
the corporate economy on civil society in the United States?
the time crunch on two-earner families
the rapid growth of the Internet
new labor-saving appliances
flextime for workers
1 points

Question 4
1.
All of the following are examples of public goods except
Surface streets
Air traffic control

lighthouses
pension plans
1 points

Question 5
1.
As an indicator of a decline in American civil society, the text cites
the rise of popular culture.
race riots.
a new interest in religion.
drops in group membership.
1 points

1.

Question 6
What does the classical liberal tradition emphasize?
The need for a strong national government
The collective good of all citizens
A moderate amount of government interference in the economy
Individual freedoms and natural rights
1 points

Question 7
1.
The Declaration of Independence
has not been a source of inspiration for women and African Americans
because the founding fathers hypocritically meant it to apply only to
white males.
stated that government should consist of executive, legislative, and
judicial branches.
said that the primary need of government was to promote order and
stability in a society.
established equality as the basis for American political thought, and life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as universal rights.
1 points

1.

Question 8
John Locke believed that the purpose of governments was to protect
"life, liberty, and property." This famous phrase was incorporated into the
Constitution in the _____ and ______ Amendments
1st; 3rd
2nd; 9th

1st; 14th
5th; 14th
1 points

Question 9
1.
The Author of "Common Sense" was
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Brutus
Thomas Paine
1 points

Question 10
1.

The U.S. Constitution was developed

With little debate and almost unanimous acceptance

With much compromise and fierce debate

By the anti-federalists who prevailed as a result of better argumentation
By Framers who were solely concerned with furthering their own interests
1 points

1.

Question 11
Which is NOT true of the U.S. Constitution?
It protects people s rights and liberties
The constitution was drafted in 1787
The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to choose their
own representatives
It is our society s rule book
1 points

1.

Question 12
The best statement of the social contract between American citizens
and their government is found in the
Preamble of the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist No. 51
1 points

Question 13
1.
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
1 points

1.

Question 14
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
John Jay
John Adams
James Madison
1 points

Question 15
1.
Over the years, the Bill of Rights has helped
Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities
Keep the poor from experiencing upward mobility
Limit the growth of the national government and expand the powers of state
governments
Weaken the power of the courts in the federal system
1 points

1.

Question 16
A penumbra in the Constitution is a
an amendment that protects a specific right.
an unclear area that could imply the protection of a right.
a prohibition against government interference in people's lives.
a right not protected by the Constitution.
1 points

Question 17
1.
The exclusionary rule states that...
Individuals may not be excluded from private universities on the basis of
race.
Military academies could not ban female applicants from applying.

Illegally obtained evidence should not be used in a trial.

An individual could be denied bail if they were deemed a flight risk.
1 points

Question 18
1.
The Supreme Court ruled that the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth
amendments...
Explicitly outline a right to privacy
Deny government the right to eavesdrop on electronic communications
Imply a right to privacy
Are an extension of the full faith and credit clause
1 points

Question 19
1.
In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that ____________.
Racists groups are allowed to peacefully assemble
Flag burning is a protected form of symbolic speech
Burning a cross is a protected form of symbolic speech.
Desecrating the American flag constitutes seditious behavior
1 points

Question 20
1.
In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion
laws on the grounds that
only the federal government has the power to regulate reproductive
decisions.
there can be no restrictions on a woman s right to choose at any time to
have an abortion.
they violated a woman s right to privacy as implied by the First, Third,
Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
they violated a woman s right to Due Process as protected by the
Fourteenth Amendment.

Question 1
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following was a central idea of eighteenth-century

republicanism?
Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their

private interests for the public good.
Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their
private interests for the public good.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points

A government which is self-governing and not ruled by any other state is

Selected Answer:

Sovereign
Correct Answer:

Sovereign

Question 3
0 out of 1 points

Which of the following phenomena reflect the detrimental impact of the

corporate economy on civil society in the United States?
Selected Answer:

new labor-saving appliances

Correct Answer:

the time crunch on two-earner families

Question 4
0 out of 1 points

All of the following are examples of public goods except

Selected Answer:

Surface streets
Correct Answer:

pension plans

Question 5
0 out of 1 points

As an indicator of a decline in American civil society, the text cites

Selected Answer:

the rise of popular culture.

Correct Answer:

drops in group membership.

Question 6
1 out of 1 points

What does the classical liberal tradition emphasize?

Selected Answer:

Individual freedoms and natural rights

Correct Answer:

Individual freedoms and natural rights

Question 7
1 out of 1 points

The Declaration of Independence

Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

established equality as the basis for American political thought,

and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as universal
rights.
established equality as the basis for American political thought,
and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as universal
rights.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points

John Locke believed that the purpose of governments was to protect "life,
liberty, and property." This famous phrase was incorporated into the
Constitution in the _____ and ______ Amendments
Selected Answer:

5th; 14th
Correct Answer:

5th; 14th

Question 9
1 out of 1 points

The Author of "Common Sense" was

Selected Answer:

Thomas Paine
Correct Answer:

Thomas Paine

Question 10

1 out of 1 points

The U.S. Constitution was developed

Selected Answer:

With much compromise and fierce debate

Correct Answer:

With much compromise and fierce debate

Question 11
1 out of 1 points

Which is NOT true of the U.S. Constitution?

Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to

choose their own representatives
The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to
choose their own representatives
Question 12
1 out of 1 points

The best statement of the social contract between American citizens and
their government is found in the
Selected Answer:

Declaration of Independence
Correct Answer:

Declaration of Independence

Question 13
1 out of 1 points

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"

Selected Answer:

James Madison
Correct Answer:

James Madison

Question 14
1 out of 1 points

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

Selected Answer:

James Madison
Correct Answer:

James Madison

Question 15
1 out of 1 points

Over the years, the Bill of Rights has helped

Selected Answer:

Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities

Correct Answer:

Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities

Question 16
0 out of 1 points

A penumbra in the Constitution is a

Selected Answer:

an amendment that protects a specific right.

Correct Answer:

an unclear area that could imply the protection of a right.

Question 17
1 out of 1 points

The exclusionary rule states that...

Selected Answer:

Illegally obtained evidence should not be used in a trial.

Correct Answer:

Illegally obtained evidence should not be used in a trial.

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

The Supreme Court ruled that the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth
amendments...
Selected Answer:

Imply a right to privacy

Correct Answer:

Imply a right to privacy

Question 19
1 out of 1 points

In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that ____________.

Selected Answer:

Flag burning is a protected form of symbolic speech

Correct Answer:

Flag burning is a protected form of symbolic speech

Question 20
0 out of 1 points

In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion laws
on the grounds that
Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

there can be no restrictions on a woman s right to choose at

any time to have an abortion.
they violated a woman s right to privacy as implied by the First,
Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.

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The second try

The idea that there is a "penumbra of protection" created by certain

amendments in the Bill of Rights is crucial to which constitutional right?
Selected Answer:

privacy.
Correct Answer:

privacy.

Question 2
0 out of 1 points

Due to the interrelated nature of civil liberties...

Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

Individual freedoms may have to be restricted by the federal

government during times of civil unrest
Efforts to undermine the civil liberties of one group often end
up limiting the civil liberties of others
Question 3

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

1 out of 1 points

Selected Answer:

James Madison
Correct Answer:

James Madison

Question 4
1 out of 1 points

Over the years, the Bill of Rights has helped

Selected Answer:

Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities

Correct Answer:

Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities

Question 5
1 out of 1 points

Which amendment specifies that there shall be no excessive bail or cruel

and unusual punishment?
Selected Answer:

8th amendment
Correct Answer:

8th amendment

Question 6
0 out of 1 points

How can the public s fear of crime be used for political gain?
Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

Voters are more likely to support legislation introducing

rehabilitation and treatment alternatives for criminals, bringing
greater tax revenue to local officials.
Both a and c
Question 7
1 out of 1 points

In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion laws
on the grounds that
Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

they violated a woman s right to privacy as implied by the First,

Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.

they violated a woman s right to privacy as implied by the First,

Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.

Question 8
1 out of 1 points

A government which is self-governing and not ruled by any other state is

Selected Answer:

Sovereign
Correct Answer:

Sovereign

Question 9
1 out of 1 points

What does the classical liberal tradition emphasize?

Selected Answer:

Individual freedoms and natural rights

Correct Answer:

Individual freedoms and natural rights

Question 10
1 out of 1 points

All of the following are examples of public goods except

Selected Answer:

pension plans
Correct Answer:

pension plans

Question 11
1 out of 1 points

In speaking about equality, Americans usually mean

Selected Answer:

equality of opportunity.
Correct Answer:

equality of opportunity.

Question 12
1 out of 1 points

As an indicator of a decline in American civil society, the text cites

Selected Answer:

drops in group membership.

Correct Answer:

drops in group membership.

Question 13
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following is not cited by your text as a pressing issue for the
modern American economy?
Selected Answer:

The economic stagnation of the 1990s

Correct Answer:

The economic stagnation of the 1990s

Question 14
1 out of 1 points

What did the Opponents of the Constitution call themselves?

Selected Answer:

Anti-Federalists
Correct Answer:

Anti-Federalists

Question 15
1 out of 1 points

The Great Compromise resolved the conflict between

Selected Answer:

large and small states over the issue of representation.

Correct Answer:

large and small states over the issue of representation.

Question 16
1 out of 1 points

The Articles of Confederation reflected the framers fears and distrust of

Selected Answer:

executive authority
Correct Answer:

executive authority

Question 17

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"

Selected Answer:

1 out of 1 points

James Madison
Correct Answer:

James Madison

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

Which is NOT true of the U.S. Constitution?

Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to

choose their own representatives
The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to
choose their own representatives
Question 19
0 out of 1 points

A major theme among the 17 amendments after the Bill of Rights is an effort to:
Selected Answer:

Make the Constitution more efficient

Correct Answer:

Expand our rights as citizens

Question 20
1 out of 1 points

The writers of the Constitution were torn between

Selected
Answer:

Correct
Answer:

Wanting to solve the problems of a weak central government

and fears of making central government too strong.
Wanting to solve the problems of a weak central government
and fears of making central government too strong.