Unit 1

Why was the Magna Carta significant?

• Began to restrict the power of the monarch.
• Made everyone equal under the law.
• Created a parliament to council the king.
• It guaranteed freedom of religion.

How did the old testament influence the Declaration of Independence?

• The declaration was based on the 10 commandments.
• The belief in separation of church and state.
• The idea that laws applied to everyone equally, even kings.
• Belief that everyone has the right to a fair trial.

Which major tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed?

• Federalism

• Common Law

• Natural Rights

• Republicanism

Why did the anti- federalists insist on a Bill of Rights?

• They did not want small states to have as much power as large states.
• They feared the new central government could trample individual rights.
• They were just being stubborn.
• Because their state constitutions did not include a Bill of Rights

What belief held by John Locke had a major impact on the colonists?

• Separation of powers.
• People are born with "natural" rights like liberty.
• Leaders are chosen by God.
• People should be able to choose their religion or choose to not follow a religion.

What founding father is seen as the primary author of the Constitution?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Mason

Why is a written constitution important?

• It creates a rule book for the government.
• It gives the government control over the citizens.
• It can never be changed.
• It keeps people from breaking the law.

Why were the Federalist Papers written?

• To urge resistance to the British.
• To encourage the anti-federalists to sign the constitution.
• To make King George angry.
• To get the French to help us in our revolution.

Who is seen as the "father" of the constitution?

• Jefferson
• Washington
• Hancock
• Madison

What is the formal process for amending the constitution?

• Vote on an amendment, then have congress ratify it.
• Propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it.
• Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
• Ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by congress.