CHAPTER 1: What Should We Know About American Government?

American Government Brief Version 11th Edition by James Q. Wilson

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CHAPTER 1: What Should We Know About American Government?

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following statements regarding circumstances in the late 1700s is incorrect?
a. The federal government was broke.
b. The federal government had no power to tax.
c. Several states had financial crises.
d. The federal government was in debt to foreign nations.
e. None of the above is true.

 

 

ANS:  E                    REF:   1                    NOT:  Factual

 

  1. Who was the chief architect of the Constitution?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. James Madison
c. George Washington
d. Patrick Henry
e. John Adams

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   1                    NOT:  Factual

 

  1. Who predicted ratification of the Constitution would result in the creation of an ever-growing government that would greatly increase taxes?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. James Madison
c. George Washington
d. Patrick Henry
e. John Adams

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   2                    NOT:  Factual

 

  1. By 2010, the national debt was around ___________ trillion dollars.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 10
e. 20

 

 

ANS:  E                    REF:   2                    NOT:  Factual

 

  1. Debates over government finances have generally been debates about
a. the size of government.
b. the role of government.
c. the legitimacy of government.
d. how to divide powers between the federal and state governments.
e. All of the above are true.

 

 

ANS:  E                    REF:   2                    NOT:  Factual

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