"Founding Fears: Power and Tyranny"

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Bill of Rights?

• To expand the powers of the federal government.
• To protect individual rights against potential government overreach.
• To eliminate the need for a judicial system.
• To ensure that all citizens had the right to vote.

What was a significant concern that influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• The fear of a government that could become tyrannical.
• The need for a strong executive branch to enforce laws.
• The belief that states should have more power than the federal government.
• The desire to eliminate all forms of taxation.

How did the Founders view democracy in relation to tyranny?

• They wanted to establish a direct democracy without any checks.
• They were confident that the public would always make wise decisions.
• They thought it could lead to mob rule and potential tyranny.
• They believed it was the best form of government without risks.

Which document established a weak central government in the United States?

• The English Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta
• The U.S. Constitution

What was one of the main flaws of the Articles of Confederation?

• It was ineffective in governing the states.
• It allowed for a strong executive branch.
• It created a bicameral legislature.
• It granted universal voting rights.

How did the U.S. Constitution address the fear of tyranny?

• By eliminating the legislative branch.
• By creating a stronger central government with checks and balances.
• By granting unlimited power to the states.
• By establishing a monarchy.

What was a key reason for the establishment of a stronger government under the U.S. Constitution?

• To create a system that could effectively govern and respond to national issues.
• To ensure that states had more power than the federal government.
• To maintain the same level of power as the Articles of Confederation.
• To eliminate the need for a judicial system.

What was a concern of the Founders regarding democracy?

• They believed democracy would lead to tyranny.
• They wanted to eliminate the need for a constitution.
• They were confident in the effectiveness of direct democracy.
• They thought the public could be trusted to govern.

Which legislative structure was established by the Founders in the U.S. Constitution?

• A unicameral legislature with one chamber.
• A bicameral legislature with two distinct chambers.
• A council of governors from each state.
• A system with no legislative body.

What was a significant outcome of the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• It granted the right to vote to all citizens.
• It expanded the powers of the federal government.
• It was influenced by the English Bill of Rights and protected individual rights.
• It eliminated the need for a legislative branch.