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- 1. Multiple Choice
The statement below refers to the U.S. Constitution.
... State Legislatures have no security for the powers now presumed to remain to them, or the People for their Rights.
Which group made this statement and why?
Federalists, because the states would lose power under the central government
Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are protected
Anti-Federalists, because the states would be more powerful than the central government
Anti-Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are not protected
- 2. Multiple Choice
The excerpt below is from Anti-Federalist No. 84 .
The principles, therefore, upon which the social compact is founded, ought to have been clearly and precisely stated, and the ... full declaration of rights to have been made. But on this subject there is almost an entire silence.
According to this excerpt, what was a major complaint during the debate over the ratification of the
U.S. Constitution?
the states having too much power
the lack of a strong central government
the lack of a bill of rights
the executive branch being too weak
- 3. Multiple Choice
Use the cartoon below to answer the question.
Which goal of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?
Form a union
Establish justice
Provide defense
Ensure domestic tranquility
- 4. Multiple Choice
One of the main goals listed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is to establish justice. Which of the following situations is a reflection of this goal?
A jury of peers decides whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Congress raises taxes on all small businesses
The president authorizes humanitarian aid be sent to another country.
A National Guard unit is sent to help a state prepare for a natural disaster.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The headline below reports a decision of the government.
Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
provide for the common defense
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate states’ rights?
Because the Constitution can be amended.
Because the Constitution allows judicial review.
States’ rights are not mentioned in the Preamble.
States’ rights are not enumerated in the Bill of Rights
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the Anti-Federalists believe it was critically important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees for free speech and a free press?
They encouraged citizens to vote
They encouraged an open exchange of ideas
They supported the growth of political parties
They helped government leaders to control the people
- 8. Multiple Choice
The quote below is from a historical document written in 1788.
“Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men without a consequent loss of liberty! ...”
Based on the quote, why would the Anti-Federalists have been justified in wanting to include a bill of rights?
in order to protect people’s freedoms from government abuse of power
in order to increase the central government’s power and create a federal system
in order to limit the central government’s power and maintain a confederal system
in order to limit the government through separation of powers and checks and balances
- 9. Multiple Choice
The passage below is from the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
In 1957, President Eisenhower sent the National Guard into Little Rock, Arkansas to prevent racial violence. Which goal listed in the Preamble did the president’s action illustrate?
To form a more perfect Union
To insure domestic tranquility
To secure the blessings of liberty
To provide for the common defense
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who supported the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who did not support the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was enumerating/listing of rights called?
Preamble
Bill of Rights
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was the opinion of the Federalists in the need for a listing rights?
They were for the bill of rights because they felt the Constitution did not protect basic rights.
They were against a bill of rights because the Constitution already protected rights, even if they were not specifically mentioned.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the opinion of the Anti-Federalists in the need for a listing rights?
They were for the bill of rights because they felt the Constitution did not protect basic rights.
They were against a bill of rights because the Constitution already protected rights, even if they were not specifically mentioned.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was introduction of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Bill of Rights
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "We the People" mean?
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "in order to form a more perfect union"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
States joining together
make sure peace in the country
secure freedom now and in the future
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "establish justice"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
make sure peace in the country
make and enforce fair laws
secure freedom now and in the future
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "insure domestic tranquility"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
make sure peace in the country
make and enforce fair laws
secure freedom now and in the future
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "provide for the common defense"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
secure freedom now and in the future
make and enforce fair laws
protect the country
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "promote the general welfare"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
secure freedom now and in the future
make and enforce fair laws
protect the country
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"?
looking out for citizens wellbeing
secure freedom now and in the future
make and enforce fair laws
protect the country
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