Federalism and Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution primarily to-

• provide the President with power in times of emergency
• establish fair and impartial elections
• protect individual liberties
• guarantee voting privileges to minorities

Which principle was adopted in the US Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?

• republican government
• popular sovereignty
• judicial review
• checks and balances

The primary author of the Constitution

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following Medieval document influenced the Bill of Rights of United States of America?

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Check and Balances

• All of the above

He is famous for his powerful statement: "Give me liberty or give me death".

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

The Anti-Federalist believed in ____________.

• Strong Monarchy

• Strong Central Government

• Strong Local Government led by the State

• Strong Authoritarian Regime

Which of the following is NOT a part of the provisions of the Bill of Rights

• Liberty of the Press

• Due process of Law

• Protection of the people from Tyranny

• Promotion of Authoritarian form of Government similar with an Absolute Monarchy.

What state among the 13 original states refused to ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights?

• Massachussets

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

What is the chosen Capital during the early years of United States Government?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Williamsburg

• Charlotte

He is responsible in making sure that the Bill of rights contain personal liberties

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin