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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Federalists and Anti-federalists disagree mostly about?a strong national governmentcreating a system of checks and balancesprotecting individual libertiesincreasing the power of the confederation
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe passage below about government is from Federalist No. 51
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. . . . the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.”
How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare. - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?The Constitution should limit state government.The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.The Constitution should create a strong national government.The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow many states were required to ratify the Constitution?9141325
- 5. Multiple ChoiceUse the quotes below:
Speaker 1: “We can’t ratify the Constitution. It has no bill of rights!”
Speaker 2: “I think the states should have more power.”
Speaker 3: “We just fought for liberty. Why submit to a new tyrant?”
Who are the speakers and what are they afraid of?Patriots; ineffective governmentFederalists; the loss of libertyAntifederalists; a strong national governmentLoyalists; the loss of property rights - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true of the Federalists?They opposed ratification of the Constitution.They opposed a strong central government.They supported the division of the United States into 13 separate countries.They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the country united.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalists?“I demand a new constitution.”“I support ratification.”“I fear a strong government.”“I oppose a bill of rights.”
- 8. Multiple ChoiceUse the quotation to answer the question.
“No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned, . . . or in any other way destroyed . . . except by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land.” — excerpt from Magna Carta
Which statement best expresses how Magna Carta shaped the colonists’ views of government?They supported three branches of government.They believed that citizens should be able to petition the government for changes in laws.They expected government to protect free speech and property rights.They believed leaders should obey the law and that citizens had a right to trial by jury - 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence lists a number of offenses committed by the British king against the American colonists. Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offense - 10. Multiple ChoiceFollowing the Glorious Revolution, the document known as____________________ guaranteed rights such as the right to bear arms, and protection from “cruel and unusual” punishment.Magna CartaMayflower CompactEnglish Bill of RightsCommon Sense
- 11. Multiple ChoiceArticle 1: legislative power
Article 2: executive power
Article 3: judicial power
Which principle from the Constitution goes best above?separation of powerschecks and balancesMagna Cartaindividual rights - 12. Multiple Choice“We the people . . . do ordain and establish
this Constitution.”
Which principle of the Constitution matches the Preamble best?federalismindividual rightslimited powerspopular sovereignty - 13. Multiple Choice“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, and an impartial jury...”
Which principle of the Constitution matches the above statement best?federalismindividual rightsseparation of powerschecks and balances - 14. Multiple ChoiceBoth State and Federal Governments have the power to tax.popular sovereigntyfederalismchecks and balancesseparation of powers
- 15. Multiple Choice"Executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States...he shall hold his Office during the Term of four years."
Which principle of the US Constitution matches best?limited governmentindividual governmentfederalismseparation of powers - 16. Multiple ChoiceCongress passes a bill. The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the presidential veto.
Which principle of the US Constitution matches the information above best?limited governmentfederalismseparation of powerschecks and balances - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags