CG.1.8 and CG.1.10

How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• Voters elect Congress members.

• The Electoral College elects Congress.

• Congress enforces policies.

• The President of the United States enacts policies.

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase: "We the People"?

• The people express their will through political parties.

• The people express their will by directly creating laws.

• Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.

• Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Article IV

• Preamble

• Article I

Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, "We the People"?

• To indicate that the national government had limited powers.

• To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation.

• To indicate that federal power was separated among three branches.

• To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority.

Which identifies one of the goals of government listed in the Preamble?

• To guarantee employment to all citizens.

• To expand the nation's frontiers westward.

• To establish independence from Great Britain.

• To protect the rights and freedom of all citizens.

Based on this passage by Madison, what change in modern political society would he support?

• Expanding the size of the cabinet.

• Expanding the size of the Electoral College.

• Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns.

• Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns.

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the Constitution?

• The Constitution should limit state government.

• The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

• The Constitution should create a strong national government.

• The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.

What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a federal court system.

• The lack of legislative veto power.

• The lack of a strong military.

• The lack of a bill of rights.

Why did the Anti-Federalists believe that 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.

What was one of the Anti-Federalists' strongest arguments against the Constitution?

• It did not create a national executive.

• It did not include a list of protected rights for individuals.

• The new central government would be too dependent on the states.

• The new central government would be too weak to protect American interests abroad.