Chapter 2 Test Review Origins Government

The Anti-Federalists wanted

• a stronger national government

• a Bill of rights added to the Constitution

The Federalists wanted

• a stronger national government

• a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution

All of the following are inalienable rights of the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:

• property

• liberty

• life

• pursuit of happiness

Congress did not have the power to ______________under the Articles of Confederation.

• levy or collect taxes

• declare war

• make treaties

• establish post offices

This Compromise decided if slaves would be counted as people.

• Connecticut or Great Compromise

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Compromise on the Slave Trade

How did the Magna Carta affect the king or monarch?

• it limited or restricted the power of the KIng

• it gave more power to the King

• It gave people less rights

How did the English Bill of Rights expand the Magna Carta

• by giving people a fair trial

• by giving people a speedy trial

• by establishing independent judges

How did John Locke influence the development of U.S. government?

• all people have natural rights such as the right to liberty

• the powers of the government must be separated

Powers of the government are derived from the consent of the governed is based on what document?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

In the Federalist No.10, why did James Madison favor a large republic with a variety of parties?

• the majority's ability to violate rights of other citizens will decrease

• the majority's ability to violate rights of other citizens will increase