America: A Great Republic Quiz

Who was considered a superb candidate for an American monarchy?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the main reason America is considered unique compared to other countries?

• Ethnicity

• Race

• Language

• Value system

Where were the powers of government primarily delegated according to the video?

• Local communities

• States

• Federal government

• Monarchs

What did the Tenth Amendment emphasize?

• Powers exclusively reserved for the president

• Delegated powers to the courts

• Restrictions on states

• Powers reserved to the states or the people

What distinguishes the American concept of liberty from the French concept, as mentioned in the video?

• Enshrining equality along with liberty

• Belief in multiple gods

• Focus on communal living

• Originating from government actions

What did Benjamin Franklin mean when he famously responded, "A republic, madam, if you can keep it"?

• Republics are easily maintained

• Republics are the best form of government

• Citizens play a role in preserving a republic

• Republics always lead to tyranny

According to the speaker, which religious text introduced the God associated with American values?

• The Quran

• The Torah

• The Bible

• The Vedas

According to the video, what did the framers of the constitution not want any level of government to have?

• Power to enter into treaties

• Power to tax citizens

• Power to declare war

• Power to create a standing army

What was the video's main message regarding citizenship and understanding the constitution?

• Citizenship is not important

• Understanding the constitution is unnecessary

• Fulfilling duties as citizens requires comprehension of the constitution

• Duties as citizens are irrelevant to the constitution

What did James Madison believe was essential for maintaining freedom?

• A strong military

• Well-informed citizens

• Political parties

• Religious institutions