Topic 4-Lesson 3:The Enduring Constitution

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The Federalist Papers were

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a series of essays written in support of the new Constitution.

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What best describes the Antifederalists' view of the new Constitution?

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They feared it would give the central government too much power.

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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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to gain the support of Antifederalists during the ratification process

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What best summarizes the Constitution's underlying principle of popular sovereignty?

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The government derives its political authority from the people.

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Which principle of the Constitution divides power between the state and federal governments?

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federalism

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The requirement that the ratification of the Constitution take place in state ratifying conventions is an example of which Constitutional principle?

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federalism

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The scene shown in this photo demonstrates

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communication between the different branches of government.

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The Bill of Rights most likely would not have been ratified by enough of the states if it had included which of the following? a blanket statement about the equality of all humans, an unambiguous description of due process and probable cause, a clear disclaimer that would allow other rights to be added late, a detailed listing of the religious freedoms that would be protected

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a blanket statement about the equality of all humans

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Which statement explains why Federalists promised to add a bill of rights once the Constitution was ratified?

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They wanted to assure Antifederalists that the new federal government would respect individual liberties.

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Which of the following did the ratification of the Constitution by Virginia and New York do? Options: It provided a regional balance of representation in the new Congress., It reaffirmed popular support for the new federal government., It provided the minimum number of states to put the Constitution into operation., It demonstrated that Antifederalist fears about abuses of power were unwarranted.

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It reaffirmed popular support for the new federal government.