Unit 2 Review

A key feature of the U.S. Constitution is that all governmental authority is derived from the people. What is this principle called?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Under our system of government, the national government has no powers other than those specifically granted to it in the U.S. Constitution. What is this principle called?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

The purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution was to:

• Protect individual liberties against government infringement

• Establish a federal banking system

• Create a framework for international trade

• Define the process for amending the Constitution

In Social Contract Theory, the people give the government power. What does the government do in return?

• Protects the rights of the people

• Increases taxes

• Expands its territory

• Controls the economy

True or false: Life, liberty, and property are rights that Thomas Jefferson talked about in the Declaration of Independence.

• True

• False

Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• Lack of central leadership

• Strong federal government

• No power to tax

• Efficient interstate commerce regulation

How did the Federalists defend the "necessary and proper" clause?

• By arguing it was essential for the government to fulfill its duties

• By claiming it was a violation of states' rights

• By stating it was unnecessary and should be removed

• By suggesting it was only applicable in times of war

What was the key argument advanced by the Federalists in arguing for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• A strong central government was necessary to maintain order and preserve the Union.

• The Articles of Confederation provided a sufficient framework for governance.

• States should retain most of the power to prevent tyranny.

• The Constitution would lead to anarchy and chaos.

The purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution was to:

• Protect individual liberties against government infringement

• Establish a national bank

• Create a federal income tax

• Define the process of amending the Constitution

Which factor would Anti-Federalists most strongly support?

• A strong central government

• A Bill of Rights

• A large standing army

• Federal control over state laws