Federalists vs Anti-Federalists
Elements of Democracy
Social Contract Theory & Philosophers
Chapter 3 (Fishbowl Notes)
Miscellaneous
100
What did the federalists believe?
(a) No constitution because they wanted a strong central government
(b) They supported a constitution because they wanted a strong central government
(c) No constitution because they wanted stronger state government
(d) They supported a constitution because they wanted stronger state government
(b) They supported a constitution because they wanted a strong central government
100
In your words define the element of democracy, civic participation. (The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate points will be given!)
A society in which people take their civic duties seriously, such as by, voting, staying informed by advocating for issues they care about.
100
Which philosopher developed the idea of checks and balances which keep the power of the branches of government equal?
(a) Thomas Hobbes
(b) Baron de Montesquieu
(c) John Locke
(d) Magna Carta
(a) Baron de Montesquieu
100
Which option best expresses the branches of government and the power they hold?
(a) legislative- make laws, congress- enforce laws, judicial- interpret laws
(b) legislative- enforce laws, executive- interpret laws, judicial- make laws
(c) sovereign- make laws, legislative- enforce laws, judicial- interpret laws
(d) legislative- make laws, executive- enforce laws, judicial- interpret laws
(d) legislative- make laws, executive- enforce laws, judicial- interpret laws
100
Which of the following is not a constitutional principle?
(a) equality
(b) limited government
(c) separation of powers
(d) popular sovereignty
(a) equality
200
What was the fear of the anti-federalists?
(a) Too much democracy, as shown in Shay's Rebellion
(b) Absolute monarchy, as shown in Shay's Rebellion
(c) Absolute monarchy, similar to that they had just left in Great Britain
(d) Too much democracy, similar to that they had just left in Great Britain
(c) Absolute monarchy, similar to that they had just left in Great Britain
200
Which following element of democracy would be illustrated in the following scenario?:
Sally wants to vote for a certain party in the election, so she does.
(a) economic freedom & civic participation
(b) rule of law & multiparty system
(c) multiparty system & free and fair elections & civic participation
(d) free and fair elections & transparency & civic participation
(c) multiparty system & free and fair elections & civic participation
200
Which quote was said by Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
(a) "Mr. Worldwide, Mr. 305. Back at it again just to let you know, just came to remind y'all..."
(b) "I know you won't believe me, but the highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others"
(c) "Those who lack unity are bound in chains"
(d) "Man is born free, an everywhere he is in chains"
(d)"Man is born free, an everywhere he is in chains"
200
An amendment in the constitution is a what?
(a) a civil right or liberty
(b) a change or revision
(c) a document
(d) the preamble
(b) a change or revision
200
Which of the following best describes federalism?
(a) Power is shared between the national government and the people
(b) Power is shared between national and state government
(c) The constitution is the law of the land
(d) The debate to ratify the constitution
(b) Power is shared between national and state government
300
What did the anti-federalists believe?
(a) No constitution because they wanted a strong central government, they got their beliefs out in an organized manor.
(b) They supported a constitution because they wanted a strong central government. The group appeared very unorganized as compared to the federalists.
(c) No constitution because they wanted stronger state government. The group appeared very unorganized as compared to the federalists.
(d) They supported a constitution because they wanted stronger state government, they got their beliefs out in an organized manor.
(c) No constitution because they wanted stronger state government. The group appeared very unorganized as compared to the federalists.
300
Which following element of democracy would be violated in the following scenario?:
A powerful government official commits a crime. The court rules that the official is not guilty after being bribed to save the officials reputation.
(a) limited government
(b) rule of law
(c) limited government & transparency
(d) minimal corruption & rule of law
(d) minimal corruption & rule of law
300
Describe the significance or importance of the social contract theory: (The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate points will be given!)
(hint: why do we need it and what would happen without it)
This arrangement helps to keep societies stable. When this contract is violated, serious consequences may result. Change in leadership, riots, revolutions, death, etc.
300
Why is the separation of powers necessary?
(The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate, points will be given!)
To prevent an absolute monarchy
300
Under the Articles of Confederation states had what kind of representation and why did some states fear change?
(a) States had representation based on population, so larger states didn't want to lose power
(b) States had very minimal representation in government, people thought that if they had a voice in government there would be too much democracy and riots would be commonplace
(c) States had equal representation based on population, so smaller states didn't want to lose power
(d) States had representation based on population, so smaller states didn't want to lose power
(c) States had equal representation based on population, so smaller states didn't want to lose power
400
The author includes the following paragraph to?
“The most powerful argument by the anti-Federalists was based on the lack of protection for individual liberties in the Constitution. In that era, many states had written their own constitutions, most of which had been built upon the blueprint created by the state of Virginia. It included a clear protection of individual rights that could not be intruded upon by the government. This Bill of Rights was seen as a major revolutionary improvement over the old British constitution, which didn't clearly protect individual rights”.
(a) Highlight the anti-federalists argument
(b) Display a flaw in anti-federalist ideals
(c) Demonstrate how controlling the British government was in regards to the rights of the people
(d) Illustrate the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the constitution
(d) Illustrate the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the constitution
400
Which following element of democracy would be illustrated by the following scenario?:
A bill makes it's way through congress to the President to be signed. The president however vetoes the bill and decides not to sign it.
(a) rule of law
(b) independent judiciary
(c) checks and balances
(d) transparency
(e) limited government
(c) checks and balances
400
Who wrote the leviathan, and what did it argue?
(a) Thomas Hobbes wrote the leviathan and argued that an absolute monarchy was needed in the social contract
(b) John Locke wrote the leviathan and argued that democracy was needed in the social contract
(c) Baron de Montesquieu wrote the leviathan and argued that democracy was needed in the social contract
(d) Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote the leviathan and argued that absolute monarchy was needed in the social contract
(a) Thomas Hobbes wrote the leviathan and argued that an absolute monarchy was needed in the social contract
400
Which option best describes the differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan (please state all that apply)
(a) The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral government, which smaller states disliked and larger states favored. The New Jersey Plan however proposed a government of one house, which smaller states favored and larger states disliked
(b) The New Jersey Plan proposed a bicameral government, which smaller states disliked and larger states favored. The Virginia Plan however proposed a government of one house, which smaller states favored and larger states disliked
(c) The New Jersey Plan proposed representation in congress based on population, while the Virginia Plan offered equal representation
(d)The Virginia Plan proposed representation in congress based on population, while the New Jersey Plan offered equal representation
(a) The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral government, which smaller states disliked and larger states favored. The New Jersey Plan however proposed a government of one house, which smaller states favored and larger states disliked
and
(d)The Virginia Plan proposed representation in congress based on population, while the New Jersey Plan offered equal representation
400
Describe the importance of Shays Rebellion:
(The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate, points will be given!)
The riots proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak to hold together a nation. It also furthered the federalists wish for stronger central government in fear of too much democracy.
500
Which best represents the main idea of the following paragraph:
"The Federalists had an innovative political plan and many talented leaders on their side. For example, the only two nationally popular celebrities of the period, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, favored the Constitution. In addition to these superstars, the Federalists were well organized, had money, and expressed their ideas well in the papers they wrote to support their views. Most newspapers supported the Federalists' political plan, and published articles and pamphlets to explain why the people should approve the Constitution".
(a) The federalists were very put together, the political leaders and newspapers which supported federalist ideals helped to give this organized appearance.
(b) The leaders in support of federalist ideals provided a flashy appearance, making the anti-federalists disagree with them even more.
(c) The federalists were not put together, even important leaders seemed to think so.
(d) The money provided to the federalist movement helped the constitution to be ratified.
(a) The federalists were very put together, the political leaders and newspapers which supported federalist ideals helped to give this organized appearance.
500
Which of the following defines the essential element of democracy, Independent Judiciary-
(a) In the separation of powers, a judicial branch is required to ensure the law is being interpreted accurately and effectively
(b) Judges have freedom to decide cases objectively or without bias, based on their interpretation of the law and the facts
(c) Judges should not take any outside persuasion in a court setting (ie. bribery)
(d) Both judges and the jury can make free and fair decisions after concurring with each other during trial
(e) Citizens possess the right to a free and fair trial by jury
(b) Judges have freedom to decide cases objectively or without bias, based on their interpretation of the law and the facts
500
Which idea prioritizes the the power of the people and the power to replace the government if needed?
(a) The Commonwealth
(b) The Legislative Authority
(c) The Act of Association
(d) State of Nature
(b) The Legislative Authority
500
The word bicameral (in legislation) means what?
(The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate, points will be given!)
Having 2 branches or sections. In the case of the U.S government this would be the houses of congress (the senate and the house of representatives).
500
What did the Great Compromise propose and how is this important to today's government?
(The answer may be different than what we have written, but if it's still accurate, points will be given!)
(hint: think legislative branch [congress])
It offered a solution to the debate of the Philadelphia convention, by having a bicameral legislature with one house having representation based on population (house of representatives) and one house having equal representation (senate). Our congress is made up of the senate and house of representatives today.