U.S. Constitution Test

Front

What is the primary difference between a unitary, confederate, and federal system of government?

Back

Distribution of power

Front

Which document contributed to the formation of self-government in the United States? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Treaty of Paris, Emancipation Proclamation

Back

Mayflower Compact

Front

What does the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution reflect?

Back

Social Contract Theory

Front

What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on the American nation?

Back

Initiated Shays Rebellion

Front

Which historic document is related to the Separation of Powers in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Magna Carta

Front

What was the main disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

Back

Ratification of the Constitution

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker is associated with the concept of a Social Contract?

Back

Rousseau

Front

What is the most common method of amending the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Congressional proposal and state ratification

Front

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Back

To limit government power

Front

What is the purpose of the essential freedoms in the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual liberties