Understanding the US Constitution

What philosophical idea did the framers of the US Constitution borrow from John Locke?

• Natural rights

• The social contract

Which document did the Anti-Federalists prefer to keep in place instead of the US Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

In what year was the US Constitution written and signed?

• 1776

• 1787

What group of people supported the ratification of the US Constitution and believed in a strong federal government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the natural rights mentioned in the US Constitution?

• Life

• Property

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the US Constitution?

• It did not include a Bill of Rights

• It gave too much power to the states

Which founding father is mentioned as having borrowed the idea of natural rights for the US Constitution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What event marked the need for the United States to define its structure, leading to the creation of the Constitution?

• Gaining independence from Great Britain

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which of the following best describes the Federalists' view on government?

• They wanted a monarchy

• They believed in a strong federal government

What phrase from the US Constitution reflects the idea of natural rights?

• "We the People"

• "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"