US History I Honors Midterm Review

1. "To declare War" is an enumerated power.

True

False

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution.

Explanation

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution.

2. What type of government is the US currently?

Direct Democracy

Republic

Representative Democracy

Theocracy

Monarchy

We were originally established as a republic, which is seen in the Constitution. However, with the amendment allowing African-American citizens to vote, along with women, we became a representative democracy, because everyone was allowed to vote (over a certain age, and belonging to the country).

Explanation

We were originally established as a republic, which is seen in the Constitution. However, with the amendment allowing African-American citizens to vote, along with women, we became a representative democracy, because everyone was allowed to vote (over a certain age, and belonging to the country).

3. How was the issue of representation of states in the government decided?

It was based solely on population.

Each state was given one representatives.

Each state was given two representatives.

One subsection of the legislative branch was based on population, the other one each state was given two representatives.

You didn't get this? Really? You need to brush up on your facts.

Explanation

You didn't get this? Really? You need to brush up on your facts.

4. Summarize the following philosophers' views on what government should be like: Plato, Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire (in that order).

Plato believed that only some were fit to rule, the most elite and educated members of society. Locke believe that all men were allowed to live, have their liberty, and own property. This is seen in the Constitution with the line "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Montesquieu was the philosopher who's contribution is most visible in the Constitution, through his idea of splitting power into the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Voltaire believed that the system in Europe with "many...sow, while few do reap," where most of the people were peasants while few people were lords, with the rewards of that status. Therefore, he believed in the rights of the people.

Explanation

Plato believed that only some were fit to rule, the most elite and educated members of society. Locke believe that all men were allowed to live, have their liberty, and own property. This is seen in the Constitution with the line "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Montesquieu was the philosopher who's contribution is most visible in the Constitution, through his idea of splitting power into the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Voltaire believed that the system in Europe with "many...sow, while few do reap," where most of the people were peasants while few people were lords, with the rewards of that status. Therefore, he believed in the rights of the people.

5. Which is a concurrent power? I. The power to tax II. The power to convict people of crimes and hold them in jail III. The power to levy income taxes

I

II

I and II and III

I and II

I and III

I is held by both state and federal government.
II is held by both state and federal government.
III is an implied power of the federal government.

Explanation

I is held by both state and federal government.
II is held by both state and federal government.
III is an implied power of the federal government.