A Characteristic of capitalism

Question 1 of 20 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of capitalism? A. private ownership of property and resources B. freedom of choice and enterprise C. government control over economic decisions Question 2 of 20 What caused Shay’s Rebellion? A. Economic depression B. The Articles of Confederation could not raise taxes to pay soldiers C. all of the above Question 3 of 20 What are the main parts of the Declaration of Independence?

A. preamble, natural rights, grievances B. 27 grievances, signatures C. bill of rights, 27 grievances, conclusion Question 4 of 20 A state means: A. Sovereign political community with definite boundaries B. group of people united by a culture Question 5 of 20 Why is the Mayflower Compact historically significant?

A. stands as the first example of self-government in the colonies B. stands as the first example of colonial legislatures Question 6 of 20 Which of the following is NOT a Purpose of Government? A. maintain social order B. provide public services C. sovereignty D. provide for national security and the common defense Question 7 of 20 What was added to the Constitution to secure the Anti-Federalists’ ratification? A. The Bill of Rights B. The Federalist Papers Question 8 of 20 Why were the Federalist Papers written?

A. To persuade anti-federalists to ratify the Constitution B. They were published to enforce the Virginia Plan Question 9 of 20 What did The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) create? A. The Cabinet B. The Congress Question 10 of 20 “Each branch of government is permitted to exercise some control over the others”.

Which term does this definition match? A. popular sovereignty B. federalism C. separation of powers D. checks and balances Question 11 of 20

What is the definition of a “constitution”? A. a document that describes the basic structure of a government and its rules B. a document that describes that the government has supreme rule Question 12 of 20 Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be revised? A. They were too weak and could not fix the economic crisis. B. They were too strong and created another monarchy.

Question 13 of 20 This compromise satisfied the sectional interests of the North and South. It stated that enslaved people would be counted for both taxation and representation. A. Three-fifths Compromise B. The Great Compromise Question 14 of 20 What does sovereignty mean? A. absolute authority to govern oneself B. sizable group of people Question 15 of 20 Which of the following defines “oligarchy”?

A. rule of 1 B. rule of few C. rule of many Question 16 of 20 “It promotes liberty for all people. It is based on majority rule. It requires elections. It allows for competing political parties to give voters a choice.” What does this quote define? A. monarchy B. anarchy C. democracy D. oligarchy Question 17 of 20 This plan created an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. A. Virginia Plan B. New Jersey Plan Question 18 of 20 Which of the following was NOT a flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

A. Congress could not levy taxes or regulate trade B. Congress could not regulate the post office. C. Congress could not compel a state to obey its decisions D.

Congress could not enforce laws Question 19 of 20 In this political system, the people delegate to elected officials the power to govern. A. direct democracy B. representative democracy C. monrachy Question 20 of 20 Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of a STATE? A. population B. sovereignty C. government D. nation