Unit 3: Adopting a Constitution Part 2

A process for amending the Constitution was included by the framers in order to allow -

• Congress to override the President's veto.

• states to have power in times of emergency.

• Congress to expand its power in time of war.

• the Constitution to adjust to changing times.

Which excerpt from the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

• "For imposing taxes without our consent."

• "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses."

Over 155 million people voted in the 2020 presidential election.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Only the judicial branch can interpret the laws.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

The U.S. government must follow the Constitution.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Limited Government

A 22 year old college student freely tweets negative comments about the city mayor.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

Which quotation reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "to form a more perfect union"

• "We the people"

• "secure the blessings of liberty"

We have to pay state and federal taxes.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

The Senate confirms the president's nominees to the Supreme Court.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

We elect members of Congress to represent us.

What principle of government does this represent?

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers