Module One "We The People" Questions
How does the U.S. Constitution safeguard, or protect, individual rights?
It limits the powers of the federal government for certain functions.
How does the Bill of Rights affect the federal government?
It prevents Congress from making laws that would infringe on the freedoms in it.
Which Federalist wrote that a stronger central government was necessary and would go on to serve as president?
James Maddison
Which two principles did the creation of Electoral College address during the Constitutional Convention?
Popular sovereignty and federalism
What is the main purpose of government?
Provide safety and protection by creating laws and regulations
Which statement is true about interpretation of individual rights?
Rights under the Constitution are a matter of ongoing legal and civic debate
What is the impact of incorporation?
The Supreme Court has applied certain rights from the Bill of Rights to the state governments.
"The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security." —James Madison, Federalist Paper No. 45 Which of the following statements both relates to the quote and supports it?
The balance of power between the state and federal governments is best to promote the common good.
Shays's Rebellion highlighted which weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government could not raise an army.
Which of the following was an outcome of the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
The federal government would have the power to collect revenue through collection of taxes.
How did the European Enlightenment influence U.S. government?
The founders ensured the guarantee of citizens' natural rights.
Which idea did the creators of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution see as important?
The people have certain rights to protect them from the abuse of power.
Without the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, what would be missing from the Constitution?
Written individual rights
Considered the "Forgotten Founder," which Anti-Federalist argued that a bill of rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution?
George Mason
What issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?
How to count enslaved people for state representation
Why did the framers include freedom of religion in the First Amendment?
It would protect against the government establishing an official religion.
In the United States, the basis for the structure of government and creating laws is the
U.S. Constitution