What is the definition of federalism?

D. Federalism is the division of power between the federal government and the state governments.

A. Federalism is making the central government have all the power and the states have little to none.

B. Federalism is the type of monarchy that existed in Great Britain in the 1700s

C. Federalism is one in which both executive and legislative power is concentrated centrally at the higher level

What did "The Great Compromise" resolve?

B. The representation in Congress debate between free and slave states.

A. America's relationship with Great Britain.

C. The dispute between Hamilton and Burr.

In the new "Constitution", what is the importance of the SEPARATION of POWERS?

A. Our three branches of government were divided to safeguard citizens' liberties and guard against tyranny. Each branch has a check the others to keep balance and make sure one does not become stronger than the other two.

B. Our three branches of government were divided to take away citizens' liberties and give complete power to one leader. One branch has a complete power and dominance over the other two branches..

C. The separation of powers made sure that all three branches of government would stay out of each other business and leave each other alone.

D. The separation of powers made sure that all three branches took turns running the government equally.

What is the difference between a “Federalist” and an “Anti-Federalist”? (MUST Choose TWO Boxes)

B. The Anti-Federalist opposed the ratification of the new constitution. The Anti-Federalist were opposed to a strong federal government and they wanted a Bill of Rights.

C. The Federalist were in favor of creating a new constitution. The Federalist wanted a stronger federal government and opposed the addition of a Bill of Rights.

A. The Federalist were in favor of fixing the Articles of Confederation. The Federalist wanted a weaker federal government and wanted to included a Bill of Rights.

D. The Anti-Federalist wanted the ratification of the new constitution. The Anti-Federalist wanted a strong federal government and they did not feel the need for a Bill of Rights.

What are the Bill of Rights?

C. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

A. The first 10 grievances in the Declaration of Independence.

B. Guarantees citizens right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

National laws trump state laws is which clause?

D. Full Faith and Credit Clause

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30 sec • 2 pts

Political Philosopher John Locke’s three natural rights were?

A. life, liberty, happiness.

B. breath, wealth, children.

C. life, liberty, property.

D. live, laugh, love

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

When is it ok to give up natural rights for the government?

A. To give responsibility of decision making to others

B. For protection and security

C. To give others more power

D. To demonstrate obedience

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

The Declaration of Independence...

A. established a new government for the United States of America

B. established a loose alliance of friendship between the 13 colonies

C. was our first constitution.

D. was a list of grievances and a declaration of war to Great Britain to rally World Support

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What are the 3 unalienable rights in the Declaration?

A. Life, Liberty and Property

B. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

C. Liberty, Property and Pursuit of Happiness

D. live, laugh, love

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

When Jefferson wrote "all men are created equal" did that apply to everyone in 1776?

Yes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What were the Articles of Confederation?

A. Our nation's first Constitution

B. A document explaining why Britain was justified in taxing the colonists

C. The Declaration we sent to Britain asking for peace

D. It was a list of grievances and a declaration of war to Great Britain

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Why did the colonists dislike or fear the government? More specifically a government with too much power!

A. Colonists had suffered under an oppressive, tyrannical monarchy and no longer trusted the government to protect their natural rights.

B. Government had rules, and the colonists didn't want to follow them.

C. The colonists were used to doing things on their own and didn't want a "parent" telling them what to do.

D. The colonist were too happy with the last government telling them what they could do and not having any say.

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