"For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?"—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84
A person who agreed with Hamilton's viewpoint in this quote would say that
the government needs less power
the government needs more power
adding a bill of rights is unnecessary
adding a bill of rights is mandatory
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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
The rights of individuals
depend in part on their income, age, gender, race, and level of education
have limits in order to protect the rights of others and the common good
are superior to the rights of groups, organizations, or the common good
bear no relationship to the common good or the rights of other people
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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
Which of the following restrictions to individual rights could most reasonably protect the common good?
Censoring newspapers and other media from publishing damaging remarks about the president
Requiring a permit in advance to hold an assembly, such as a parade or concert, in a public area
Searching all the homes within a neighborhood where authorities had found a criminal in hiding
Allowing no one but police and government officials to be in public spaces after dark
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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.02 LC)
Because of the principle of "rule of law,"
states can choose whether to follow national laws
people can legally break laws they do not agree with
even the president can be arrested and placed on trial
trials are not often necessary because the law is the judge
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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.03 MC)
Which of the following is a true statement?
The Anti-federalists believed that a pure democracy was possible, whereas the Federalists did not.
The Federalists believed that a pure democracy was possible, whereas the Anti-federalists did not.
The Anti-federalists demanded more written protection than the Federalists did for individual rights.
The Federalists demanded more written protection than the Anti-federalists did for individual rights.
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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
Is the principle "separation of powers" evident in the U.S. Constitution?
Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government.
No, it is missing because government power is concentrated in one branch of government.
Yes, it is reflected because the amendments list the powers given to the individual people.
No, it is absent because the president determines the power and authority of the people.
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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
Which of the following principles is evident through the "necessary and proper clause" in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
individual rights
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
Article Five of the U.S. Constitution describes the amendment process. This power best reflects the principle of
republicanism
natural rights
federalism
rule of law
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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Citizenship 2.03 HC)
"If mankind were to resolve to agree in no institution of government, until every part of it had been adjusted to the most exact standard of perfection, society would soon become a general scene of anarchy, and the world a desert."—Alexander Hamilton
Which of the following makes a true statement about the quote?
Hamilton is an Anti-federalist making a case for changes to the Constitution before the states vote on ratification.
Hamilton is an Anti-federalist making a case for immediate ratification of the Constitution without any changes.
Hamilton is a Federalist making a case for changes to the Constitution before the states vote on ratification.
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