Post-Constitution Dissection

Front

Which ideal of democracy emphasizes that government power comes from the people?

Back

Popular sovereignty

Front

Which ideal of democracy protects individuals from government overreach by having a written constitution?

Back

Limited government

Front

Which model of democracy emphasizes broad participation of citizens in politics?

Back

Participatory democracy

Front

Which model of democracy argues that organized groups compete to influence policy?

Back

Pluralist democracy

Front

Which model of democracy emphasizes that a small, wealthy group has the most influence?

Back

Elite democracy

Front

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

To declare the colonies’ independence from Britain

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

Back

To protect natural rights

Front

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

The federal government was too weak

Front

Which compromise created a bicameral legislature in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Great Compromise

Front

What compromise settled the dispute over counting enslaved people for representation?

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Three-Fifths Compromise