U.S. Foundational Documents Quiz

What is one of the main points of the Declaration of Independence?

• State sovereignty

• Natural rights & consent of the governed

• Bicameral legislature

• Injustice

What is a characteristic of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong national government

• Weak national government with limited powers

• Bicameral legislature

• Executive branch

What does the U.S. Constitution's preamble address?

• Functions and necessity of government

• State sovereignty

• Natural rights

• Factions

What is a consequence of factions according to Federalist No. 10?

• Tyranny of the majority

• State sovereignty

• Natural rights

• Unicameral legislature

What is the role of Article V in the U.S. Constitution?

• Amendment process

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

What does Article II of the U.S. Constitution address?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Amendment process

What is a key concept of Federalist No. 51 regarding government power?

• Checks and Balances

• Single Executive

• Judicial Review

• Non-violent Protest

What does Brutus No. 1 fear about a strong central government?

• Loss of liberty

• Judicial independence

• Strong executive

• Non-violent protest

What does Federalist No. 70 argue for in terms of executive power?

• A single executive

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Non-violent protest

What is the main focus of Federalist No. 78?

• Judicial review

• Single executive

• Checks and balances

• Non-violent protest