Understanding the U.S. Constitution

How does the U.S. Constitution limit the powers of government?

• By granting absolute power to the President

• Allowing states to operate independently without federal oversight

• Through separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, rule of law, and due process of law

• Establishing a single governing body without checks and balances

What were the viewpoints of the Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• They opposed the addition of a Bill of Rights, believing it was unnecessary

• They supported the immediate ratification without a Bill of Rights

• They believed in a weaker central government

• They advocated for the dissolution of the union

What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The inclusion of a Bill of Rights

• Ratification without any amendments

• The establishment of a monarchy

• A strong central government without a Bill of Rights

Define the rule of law.

• The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced

• The rule by a single dictator

• Laws created by military forces

• The idea that laws are not necessary in a society

Which of the following is a source of law in the United States?

• Ancient scriptures

• The ruler's decree

• The U.S. Constitution

• Public opinion polls

Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution

• expressed
• reserved
• implied
• concurrent

The power to tax is a(n)

• implied power
• concurrent power
• reserved power
• abused power

Because of the Articles the government could NOT regulate ______ among the states.

• food quality
• laws
• travel
• commerce (trade)

The power to declare war

• expressed powers

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers

The power to maintain army and navy

• expressed powers

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers