Unit 2 Test Study Guide

What is the primary message of this excerpt from Federalist No. 51?

• The Legislative Branch should have increased powers.

• People should have religious freedom.

• Power should be separated so that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

• The President should not have the power to declare war.

Which line from this excerpt of Federalist No. 51 best shows the idea of Separation of Powers?

• "in the next place oblige it to control itself"

• "If men were angels, no government would be necessary"

• "you must first enable the government to control the governed"

• "neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary"

Which founding document most closely relates to the idea that the government gets its power from the people?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

What are two key functions of the Bill of Rights? (Choose 2)

• Define the structure of the federal government

• Restrict the authority of the federal government

• Enumerate the powers reserved to the states

• Provide a mechanism for constitutional amendments

• Safeguard individual freedoms

Which actions are required to amend the U.S. Constitution? (Choose 2)

• The Supreme Court must approve any amendments by a simple majority vote.

• The Governors of each state must propose the amendments by a 2/3 vote.

• The President may either sign or veto amendments.

• The Congress must vote by a 2/3 supermajority in both houses to propose any amendments.

• Amendments must be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures or special state conventions.

The ________________________ was caused by American colonists fearing that the British King was violating their individual liberties.

• War or 1812

• American Revolution

• French and Indian War

• Constitutional Convention

The _______________________ was America's first form of government, but it turned out to be too weak to effectively govern the nation.

• Bill of Rights

• Constittuion

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

One of the key issues of the Constitutional Convention was the debate over federal versus state powers, which led to the creation of the system of ____________________

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

What is the primary message of this excerpt from Federalist No. 78?

• The Judicial Branch should be overseen by the Congress.

• The Judicial Branch is the weakest of the three branches and is not a danger to people's rights.

• The Judicial Branch should always consult the President before the nation goes to war.

• The Judicial Branch should be given more power, including the right of judicial review.

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• Make Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws