Question

1.Which of the following best describes the Declaration of Independence?

   A.It outlined the structure of the newly-created US government.

   B.It explained why the American colonists were breaking away from England.

   C.It was based on the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes.  

   D.It was a response to Shay’s Rebellion.

2.According to the Constitution, which of the following is true of Congress?

   A.   Seats in the House of Representatives are apportioned by population.

   B.   The House and Senate must be the same size.

   C.   Each state has the same number of seats in the House of Representatives.

   D.   Seats in the Senate are apportioned by population.

3. Under the Constitution, each branch of government not only has its own powers but also has some power over the other two branches. This concept is known as

  A.socialism.

   B. limited government  

C.checks and balance   

          D.federalism.

4. Shay's Rebellion

   A.   convinced many political leaders that the national government was too powerful.

   B.   was a successful revolt.

   C.   convinced many political leaders that the national government was too weak.

   D.   occurred after the Philadelphia Convention of 1787.

Answer 1

1.Which of the following best describes the Declaration of Independence?

   A. It outlined the structure of the newly-created US government.

2. According to the Constitution, which of the following is true of Congress?

   A. Seats in the House of Representatives are apportioned by population.

3. Under the Constitution, each branch of government not only has its own powers but also has some power over the other two branches. This concept is known as:

C. checks and balance

4. Shay's Rebellion

   B. was a successful revolt.