QB 2 Review BR 2024 p1

Front

The diagram below shows the goals of government set forth in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Which phrase completes the diagram?

Back

To provide for the common defense

Front

Based on the passage from Federalist No. 47 by James Madison, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? Options: separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, judicial review

Back

checks and balances

Front

The passage below provides background information about a constitutional amendment. Which amendment is described above?

Back

14th Amendment

Front

The diagram below shows the steps for amending the U.S. Constitution. Which step completes the diagram?

Back

Three-fourths of state legislatures ratify the amendment.

Front

The chart describes three historic documents that influenced colonists' views of government. Which phrase completes the chart?

Back

A group of early colonists agreed to form their own community and make their own laws.

Front

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline? Options: separation of powers, checks and balances, social contract, natural law

Back

social contract

Front

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers? Options: Representative Government, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Trial by Jury

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

What principle is important to these citizens?

Back

rule of law

Front

What is the main purpose for the separation of powers?

Back

to prevent government leaders from becoming so powerful that they threaten individual liberties