Constitution Study Guide (MOD 2)

What kind of government did the Articles of Confederation provide for?

• Weak national government
• Strong national government

Which law created an orderly method of settling the land in the West?

• Land Ordinance of 1785
• Governing Act of 1781

How did the Framers of the Constitution deal with the question of counting slaves for the new government?

• Slaves were not counted towards population.
• Three-fifths of the slaves were counted for both representation and population.

What was added to the Constitution to ensure individual liberties and freedoms?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

How did the Great Compromise settle the debate over representation in Congress?

• He created a plan that served as a compromise between the large and small states
• He created a plan that allowed representation in Congress to be based around population in one house and equality on the other
• Both choices are correct

John Locke’s ideas influenced the Constitution in several ways, including his idea that

• the people have no right to rebel against a government.
• all citizens are born with natural rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness)

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Articles
• Preamble

What branch of government enforces laws?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

Who is in charge of declaring war?

• President
• Congress

What system is put in place to safeguard from one branch having more power than another?

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances