In Federalist No. 10, James Madison speaks to the Constitution's ability to weaken the mischiefs of faction.. What issue was he addressing?
a. Less possibility of one faction gaining a majority
b. The threat from small states in gaining a majority
c. The idea that the executive could gain control similar to that of a monarchy
d. The concept that elected officials can be impeached
Question -2-The Federalist Papers were written by
a. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Robert Yates.
b. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and John Jay.
c. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
d. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Robert Yates.
Question -3-Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention opt for ratification to occur through ratifying conventions rather than state legislatures?
a. As the states had more power under the Articles of Confederation, they had more to lose if the Constitution was ratified.
b. Travel was challenging and relay of information slow. Ratifying conventions were close to each other so problems could be mitigated and concerns addressed efficiently.
c. The delegates wanted to ensure that legislators were included.
d. The delegates arranged to have ratification occur in the most open forums possible.
Question -4-Which statement best captures the influence of immediate economic conditions on vote choice?
a. Voters generally vote for candidates from their party, regardless of economic conditions.
b. Voters generally vote for the incumbent when economic conditions are good, regardless of their party identification.
c. Voters with weak partisan identification, vote for the incumbent, or the incumbent partys candidate, when economic conditions are good, but they vote for the other partys candidate when conditions are bad.
d. Economic factors are always more important than party identification.
Question -5-Which Supreme Court case established that Congress had powers implied through the necessary and proper clause?
a. Marbury v. Madison
b. McCullough v. Maryland
c. Brown v. Board of Education
d. Bowers v. Hardwick
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