Unit 5 Origins and Purpose of Government
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The statement below refers to the U.S. Constitution.
... State Legislatures have no security for the powers now presumed to remain to them, or the People for their Rights.
Which group made this statement and why?
Federalists, because the states would lose power under the central government
Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are protected
Anti-Federalists, because the states would be more powerful than the central government
Anti-Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are not protected
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The excerpt below is from Anti-Federalist No. 84 .
The principles, therefore, upon which the social compact is founded, ought to have been clearly and precisely stated, and the ... full declaration of rights to have been made. But on this subject there is almost an entire silence.
According to this excerpt, what was a major complaint during the debate over the ratification of the
U.S. Constitution?
the states having too much power
the lack of a strong central government
the lack of a bill of rights
the executive branch being too weak
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Use the cartoon below to answer the question.
Which goal of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?
Form a union
Establish justice
Provide defense
Ensure domestic tranquility
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
One of the main goals listed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is to establish justice. Which of the following situations is a reflection of this goal?
A jury of peers decides whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Congress raises taxes on all small businesses
The president authorizes humanitarian aid be sent to another country.
A National Guard unit is sent to help a state prepare for a natural disaster.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The headline below reports a decision of the government.
Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
provide for the common defense
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate states’ rights?
Because the Constitution can be amended.
Because the Constitution allows judicial review.
States’ rights are not mentioned in the Preamble.
States’ rights are not enumerated in the Bill of Rights
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why did the Anti-Federalists believe it was critically important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees for free speech and a free press?
They encouraged citizens to vote
They encouraged an open exchange of ideas
They supported the growth of political parties
They helped government leaders to control the people
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