Foundational Documents Quiz

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the ratification of the Constitution

• To outline the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• To argue for the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

What was the primary goal of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government

• To establish a league of friendship among the states

• To abolish the monarchy

• To draft a declaration of independence from Britain

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What was a major argument against the Constitution by the authors of Brutus 1?

• The Constitution did not provide for a system of checks and balances.

• The Constitution gave too much power to the national government.

• The Constitution did not include a bill of rights.

• The Constitution made it too difficult to pass laws.

In which Federalist Paper does James Madison discuss the importance of controlling factions?

• Federalist No. 10

• Federalist No. 51

• Federalist No. 78

• Federalist No. 1

What principle is most closely associated with the Declaration of Independence?

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"?

• Advocating for the abolition of slavery

• Calling for nonviolent protests against segregation

• Arguing for the ratification of the Constitution

• Encouraging rebellion against the British monarchy

How does the Constitution address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• By abolishing the legislative branch

• By creating a stronger central government with the power to tax and regulate commerce

• By removing the executive branch

• By making it easier for states to leave the union

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What was the primary concern of the authors of the Federalist Papers regarding the Articles of Confederation?

• The lack of a national army

• The absence of a national judiciary

• The inability of the central government to levy taxes

• The strong power of the states