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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich group felt that a bill of rights was necessary to guarantee individual rights and freedom?The FederalistsThe NationalistsThe Anti-FederalistsThe Conservatives
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDuring the years 1788-91, Americans debated whether to ratify the constitution. During this time, the Anti-Federalists engaged in many activities to express their viewpoint of the Constitution. Which of the following is a direct outcome of the Anti-Federalist's activities?The AoC were revisedWomen were given the right to voteA bill of rights was added to the ConstitutionNew amendments were added to the Magna Carta
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe statement below is a historical quote by Alexander Hamilton. the statement clearly demonstrates Hamilton's position as what?
"Yes, my countrymen...I am clearly of the opinion it is in your best interest to adopt it [the Constitution]. I am convinced that this is the safest course for your liberty, your dignity, and your happiness."An Anti-FederalistA radicalA FederalistA right's activist - 4. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?the statesElectoral Collegethe peoplethe President
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe statement in the Preamble "We the People" expresses the principlePopular SovereigntyFederalismChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe first 3 Articles of the constitution establishes what?Three levels of governmentStatehoodTrust in the GovernmentThree Branches of Government
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle in the Constitution describes how power is shared between the national government and the states?Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentChecks and BalancesFederalism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the principle of republicanism, the Framers of the U.S. Constitution had in mind that a government be ruled by -Anyone other than a KingRepresentatives elected by the peopleThe educated and powerfulThe direct votes of the people
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of the ability of Congress to check another branch?Appointing JudgesApproving Judges nominated by the PresidentJudicial ReviewVeto Power
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Branch with the Power to veto a bill passed by Congress isJudicial BranchExecutive BranchNational GovernmentLegislative Branch
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Purpose of Checks and Balances is to preventAny branch from becoming too powerfulPeople from losing their rights.The government from changing the ConstitutionStates from losing more power
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe Framers of the Constitution took the idea of separation of powers from?John LockeJames MadisonThomas JeffersonCharles de Montesquieu
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho shares power according to the principle of federalism?Elected officials and appointed officials.State government and federal government.Executive and Legislative branches.People and government.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle split the power of the government into three branches?Self-governmentRepublicanismSeparation of PowersLimited government
- 15. Multiple ChoicePopular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--People elect their political representatives.power is divided between national and state government.people are the source of the government's power.
- 16. Multiple ChoicePeople voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?RepublicanismPopular Sovereignty
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?Popular SovereigntyFederalismSeparation of powerLimited Government
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThese are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizenIndividual RightsSeparation of PowersLimited GovernmentRepublicanism
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the lawLimited GovernmentRepublicanismIndividual RightsSelf-Government
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Legislative Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Judicial Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Executive Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 23. Multiple ChoiceArticle 1 sets up the powers of which Branch of government?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialNone of the Above
- 24. Multiple ChoiceArticle 2 sets up the powers for which branch of government?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialNone of the Above
- 25. Multiple ChoiceArticle 3 sets up the powers for which branch of government?LegislativeExecutiveJudicialNone of the above
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What is Article IV of the Constitution about?Civil RightsPeople's RightsStates Rights - 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Article V about?States RightsAmending the Constitution3 Branches of Government
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Article VI about?States RightsAmending the ConstitutionSupreme Law of the Land
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Supreme Law of the Land?The National GovernmentThe State GovernmentThe Local Government
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