Unit 3A Retake

Why did the Articles of Confederation lack a chief executive?

• Americans feared creating a monarchy.

• Americans lacked faith in Revolutionary leaders.

• Americans thought states should enforce federal laws.

• Americans had no system for electing one person from all states.

The United States needed a government that could

• secure the borders of the new nation from invasion.

• trade freely with foreign nations and maintain neutrality.

• protect property rights and keep law and order.

• respond to the demands of the different states for sovereignty.

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• He wrote the final form of the document.

• He explained most of its principles and structure.

• He led the movement to form a new government.

• He chaired the Constitutional Convention.

How can the Supreme Court check Congress's power?

• It can impeach Congress members.

• It can refuse to enforce unfair laws.

• It can declare a law unconstitutional.

• It can establish agencies to carry out laws.

Which amendment guarantees five basic freedoms, including free speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What is the main purpose of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• Protecting the government against criticism

• Providing a fair taxation system

• Protecting individual rights

• Guaranteeing economic prosperity

Who did the Anti-Federalists support?

• Monarch-led government

• Government by the rich and educated

• Federal government supremacy

• Limited federal government power

Why does the Constitution have checks and balances?

• To protect state governments' powers

• To prevent a government branch from becoming too powerful

• To preserve the government's financial stability

• To enable quick government action when necessary

What is the purpose of the Constitution's Preamble?

• to list government purposes

• to ensure state acceptance of central government

• to justify replacing the Articles of Confederation

• to establish the Constitution as supreme law

What was the major issue that divided the Constitutional Convention members?

• Location of the new federal capital.

• Creation of a government with three branches.

• Inclusion of a bill of rights for citizens.

• Division of power between states and federal government.