US Political Spectrum and Government Foundations

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 in History

Understanding Political Ideologies

  1. Which below is not true concerning a person who is to the left on the political spectrum line?
    • D. None, because all were true statements.
  2. A, Liberal.
  3. A. If my political beliefs tell me to consider an issue based on its merit, not my party’s philosophical views.
  4. B. Conservative.
  5. A. Let them stay here, but make it tougher for other illegal aliens to enter.
  6. D. None, because all of these are conservative views.
  7. C, Liberals.
  8. D. All Republican politicians.
  9. C. Textualism.
  10. B. Trump.

Founding Fathers and the Constitution

  1. A. James Madison.
  2. D. The 55 men were credited with founding or firmly establishing government under the Constitution.
  3. A. 3/5 Compromise.
  4. B. Apportionment was a minor issue in terms of ratification of the Constitution.
  5. E. None; all the power of the federal government.
  6. B. It pushed for giving states more authority than the Federal government.
  7. D. These papers managed to convince all 13 states to immediately approve a new constitution in 1789.
  8. C. It was a time in which the decisions made by our forefathers would determine if the nation would survive.
  9. E. All is true.
  10. F. None, because all can be found in Common Sense.
  11. E. None, because all can limit the power of the federal government.
  12. B. Common Sense.
  13. D. Only 9 states approved it.
  14. D. This government had absolutely no way to collect revenue.
  15. D. They provided for the settlement and development of the Northwest Territory.
  16. C. 60,000.
  17. C. It allowed for the political development of the land.
  18. A. Federalist.
  19. D. These papers managed to convince all 13 states to immediately approve a new constitution in 1789.
  20. C. It was a time in which the decisions made by our forefathers would determine if the new nation would survive.
  21. A. It was the first written plan of government for the United States of America.
  22. B. Apportionment was a minor issue in terms of ratification of the Constitution.
  23. E. None; all are ways which potentially limit the power of the federal government.
  24. E. None, because all are true
  25. B. Common Sense.
  26. A. It did not receive immediate approval of all 13 states.
  27. C. Township system.
  28. C. Some Northerners would object to this compromise on moral grounds.
  29. A. These men are known as the Founding Fathers because their ancestors were among the first settlers.
  30. E. None, because all are possible reasons.
  31. D. A strong national government was of great concern to them.
  32. B. They are currently working together in the spirit.
  33. A. Ideological parties.
  34. B. Conflicts over states’ rights vs. federal authority.
  35. B. Providing more candidates from which voters can choose.
  36. E. All were reasons for their dominance.
  37. A. Madison.
  38. A. Any number…
  39. The Republican form of government…
  40. C. Born a Catholic…
  41. B. Term Limits.
  42. D. Residency in the congressional district you represent.
  43. D. The only district represented by a Democrat.
  44. C. 114.
  45. One man…
  46. D. A spending or money bill.
  47. E. All of the above.
  48. Pigeonhole.
  49. Filibuster.
  50. D. None; all are correct.
  51. C. The number of Senators allowed in each state.
  52. Cedric Richmond.
  53. C. Bill Cassidy and David Vitter.