Unit 2 AOL - Retake

Why might the Framers of the Constitution have included both “Separation of Powers” and “Checks and Balances” instead of just one?

• They wanted to give more power to the President.

• They feared one branch could still dominate without both principles.

• They wanted to ensure that government was efficient.

• They copied these ideas directly from Britain.

Federalism is best defined as:

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  A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where the federal government has all power

• A government led only by a president

• A system where states have no authority

Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states and the people?

• 9th

• 10th

• 11th

• 8th

Which phrase from the Preamble best reflects the idea of creating a unified nation?

• “Establish Justice”

• “Form a more perfect Union”

• “Secure the Blessings of Liberty”

• “Promote the general Welfare”

Which of the following is not a method for ratifying an amendment?

• Approval by the President and Vice President

• Ratification by conventions in three-fourths of the states

• Ratification after proposal by two-thirds of Congress

• Ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures

The 18th Amendment (Prohibition) was later repealed by the 21st Amendment. What does this reveal about the amendment process?

• Amendments can be changed if enough Americans and states support it.

• Only the Supreme Court can overturn amendments.

• Once passed, an amendment can never be undone.

• The amendment process was meant for temporary laws only.

Which power is reserved specifically for the states under federalism?

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate trade

• Coining money

• Issuing marriage licenses

Which principle is most directly protected by the Bill of Rights?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Which Article of the Constitution describes the process of amending the Constitution?

• Article V

• Article VI

• Article IV

• Article VII

Why did the Framers include the Bill of Rights as part of limiting government power?

• To weaken Congress so states had more authority

• To specifically protect citizens’ freedoms from government overreach

• To increase the President’s control over state governments

• To make the Constitution longer and more detailed