CS 6 U.S. Constitution and Government Principles

What year was the United States Constitution ratified?

• 1788

• 1776

• 1791

• 1800

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central government

• Lack of executive and judicial branches

• Efficient legislative process

• Effective economic management

Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• Divine right of kings

• Social contract

• Absolute monarchy

• Feudalism

What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• Monarchy

• Federalism

• Oligarchy

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the national government?

• They wanted a stronger national government.

• They feared a powerful national government could infringe upon individual liberties.

• They believed a central authority was necessary for unity.

• They supported the absence of a bill of rights.

Which historical document influenced the concept of Due Process of Law in the Bill of Rights?

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The English Bill of Rights of 1689

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the purpose of establishing Executive and Judicial branches under the Constitution?

• To create a more balanced and effective government structure.

• To eliminate the need for a national government.

• To increase the power of state governments.

• To simplify the legislative process.

Which right is safeguarded by the Freedom of the Press as influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to disseminate information and opinions

• The right to vote

What does the Supremacy Clause establish according to the U.S. Constitution?

• State laws are superior to federal laws.

• Federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

• State governments have more power than the federal government.

• The Constitution can be ignored by state laws.

Which clause allows Congress to pass laws deemed "necessary and proper"?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Bill of Rights