AP 9 week study guide

What major arguments did the Anti-Federalists offer in opposition to ratification of the Constitution?

• They believed it gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the state governments.

• They argued that it lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.

• They felt it favored the wealthy and elite over the common people.

• All of the above.

The Anti-Federalists pushed for the addition of a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution because:

• They wanted to ensure individual liberties were protected.

• They believed it would strengthen the federal government.

• They wanted to abolish the Constitution.

• They were in favor of a monarchy.

What are the main points of Brutus 1?

• The importance of a strong central government

• The dangers of a large republic

• The benefits of a confederation

• The need for a Bill of Rights

How did Shays' Rebellion reveal the need for a revision of the Articles of Confederation?

• It showed the weaknesses in the federal government to maintain order.

• It demonstrated the strength of the state governments.

• It highlighted the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

• It proved that the federal government had too much power.

The unicameral legislative branch created by the Articles of Confederation was MOST LIKELY changed to a bicameral branch in the United States Constitution because people wanted a more balanced representation.

• True

• False

The Senate would create the MOST tension with the President by failing to confirm a nominee for which position?

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• Supreme Court Justice

• Secretary of Defense

Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• State Governments

In Federalist No. 51, what are James Madison's concerns about a powerful legislative branch?

• The legislative branch might dominate the government.

• The legislative branch could become too weak.

• The legislative branch might not represent the people.

• The legislative branch could be easily controlled by the executive.

According to Article II of the United States Constitution, all federal impeachment proceedings must be conducted by which body?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

According to the United States Constitution, what must happen in order for a federal officer to be found guilty in an impeachment trial?

• A two-thirds majority vote in the Senate is required.

• A simple majority vote in the House of Representatives is required.

• The President must approve the decision.

• The Supreme Court must review the case.