1. The “Great Compromise” meant that the __________ of the states was assured in the Senate, while large and small state differences were maintained in the House.

A. Separateness

B. Disparity

C. Incongruity

D. Equality

2. A shift toward cooperative federalism was evidenced by President Obama’s support of the stimulus bill that included temporary __________ funding for __________ functions such as education and public safety.

A. Federal; federal

B. State; state

C. State; federal

D. Federal; state

3. The Federalist Papers:

A. Were written to persuade the public to support ratification of the Constitution.

B. Were an attack against the Framers and supported continuation of the Articles of Confederation.

C. Were written by three of the Framers under the pseudonym Publius and published in the New York newspapers.

D. Both A and C are correct.

4. Despite the principle of separation of powers, which of the following is an example of the president’s (the executive) legislative powers?

A. The power to set tariffs on imported goods

B. The power to recommend measures to Congress

C. Executive review of Supreme Court decisions

D. The power to remove cabinet secretaries

5. Which of the following relationships is NOT an example of the system of checks and balances built into the Constitution?

A. A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by an amendment to the Constitution.

B. A presidential veto can be overridden by a supermajority of Congress.

C. House committee decisions can be overturned on the floor of the House by a majority vote.

D. Presidential use of the military is limited by the appropriations power of Congress.

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