TCi Lesson 4 Section 3

What is the female figure commonly found on lampposts in front of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., known as?

• Lady Liberty

• Lady Justice

• Lady Freedom

• Lady Law

What does the female figure of Justice traditionally hold to represent the impartiality of the law?

• A book

• A set of scales

• A gavel

• A torch

What does the blindfold worn by the figure of Justice signify?

• The power of the law

• The protection of the innocent

• The blindness to wealth and social status

• The vision of truth

Why has the Constitution been considered to have an almost sacred status for Americans?

• Because it is very old

• Because of its durability and the stability it provides

• Because it was written by the founding fathers

• Because it cannot be changed

What does the Constitution symbolize for the American people?

• The history of the United States

• The military strength of the nation

• The collective values of the nation

• The economic power of the United States

What was the main goal in crafting the Constitution according to the framers?

• To ensure peace and order without unchecked power

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a system with absolute power

• To abolish governmental power entirely

Which of the following is NOT one of the six guiding principles envisioned in the Constitution?

• Popular sovereignty

• Absolute monarchy

• The rule of law

• Individual rights

What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean?

• The government should be controlled by a small group of elites

• Power resides in the will of the king or queen

• Power resides in the will of the people

• The government should have absolute power

According to The Federalist No. 39, how did Madison define a republic?

• As a government which derives all its powers from the great body of the people

• As a government led by a monarch

• As a government where power is held by a single individual

• As a government with no checks and balances

Which article and section of the Constitution guarantees a Republican Form of Government to every state?

• Article I, Section 2, Clause 1

• Article IV, Section 4

• Article II, Section 1, Clause 3

• Article III, Section 2, Clause 2