USG: Articles of Confederation, D of I & Constitution

This man’s writings influenced the American Representative Democracy:

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

This document limited the powers of the U.S.central government and protected states rights.

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

Despite the accomplishments of the U.S. Constitution, not many countries followed its model of government.

• True

• False

What does it mean to say we have "separation of powers?"

• We divide power between the three Branches
• The President doesn't work with the Courts
• Congress doesn't work with the President
• We divide the two Houses of Congress

Which clause states that the Constitution, laws and treaties of the national government are the “supreme law of the land.”

• Extradition Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith & Credit Clause

• Privileges & Immunities Clause

Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"

• to make it clear that more than one person wrote the Constitution
• to differentiate it from other famous documents
• to establish that the power of the government comes from the people
• to ensure that people stop and read the document

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to limit the power of the federal government

• to outline the responsibilities of elected officials

• to guarantee political rights needed in any democracy

• to balance power among the levels of government

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The first system of government after the Revolution

• written by Madison about the Constitutional Convention

• Used to declare Independence from England

• document written by Abraham Lincoln that freed the slaves

A government in which a small group, usually self-appointed, has power to rule

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• rule of law

• monarchy

According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to protect

• money
• human rights
• the White House
• the leader