Unit 3 - Constitution

What is the idea that the government receives its power from the people?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Liberty for all

• Checks & Balances

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution deals primarily with the Executive Branch?

• Article I (1)

• Article II (2)

• Article III (3)

• Article IV (4)

What is the minimum age you must be to be a member of the U.S. Senate?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 45

According to the principle of ___________________, when differences of opinion arise, citizens abide by what most people want?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Voting rights

• Minority rights

• Majority rule

How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• None of these

Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decide to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• They were supposed to be replaced every few years.

• The government they created was too weak.

• State legislatures demanded it.

• The delegates had never favored them.

During Shays's Rebellion, an armed group of citizens showed the weakness of the Confederation government by?

• Attacking a federal arsenal

• Burning down buildings

• Attacking state tax officials

• Stealing money from banks

Which provision of the Constitution most clearly reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?

• Congress may exercise powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution.

• Power is divided between the federal and state governments.

• The Constitution may be interpreted through custom.

• Voters can reject and replace representatives who serve them poorly.

What promise did the Federalists have to make about the Constitution to help win support for its ratification?

• To abolish slavery

• To change it in ten years

• To add a bill of rights

• To drop the electoral college

What does Article IV of the Constitution explain the relationship between the national government and?

• Foreign governments

• The people

• States

• The Supreme Court