Big Idea 2: The US Constitution

Which of the following is one of the six basic principles of the US Constitution?

• Judicial Review

• Parliamentary Sovereignty

• Divine Right of Kings

• Confederation

What is the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft a new constitution for the United States

• To elect the first president

• To end the Civil War

Which part of the Constitution contains the phrase "We the People"?

• The Preamble

• Article I

• The Bill of Rights

• The Amendments

How many articles are there in the main body of the US Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Which group supported a strong central government during the ratification debates?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Populists

Which clause gives Congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out its duties?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the US Constitution?

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The Amendments

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about the new Constitution?

• It would create a monarchy

• It would give too much power to the national government

• It would abolish slavery

• It would favor small states

Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which clause establishes that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Establishment Clause