Unit 4 Test Review

Why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?

• To protect individual liberties and rights from the government.

• To ensure that the government could not impose taxes.
• To promote the establishment of a national bank.
• To limit the power of the states over the federal government.

Why were Anti-Federalists against the ratification of the Constitution?

• They were afraid it would make strong central government and have no Bill of Rights.

• They believed the Constitution would lead to a monarchy.
• They thought the Constitution would eliminate state governments.
• They were in favor of a stronger central government.

Why did James Madison side with protecting the rights of minority groups in creating the U.S Constitution?

• To promote the interests of wealthy landowners.
• To establish a strong central government without checks.
• To eliminate all forms of government and create anarchy.
• To prevent the tyranny of the majority and ensure individual liberties.

Which weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were corrected by the authors of the Constitution? (Select Multiple Answers)

• laws are passed by a simple majority and amendments are made by 3/4 of states agreeing.

• Judicial powers with Supreme and National Courts.

• Executive powers and the President.

• Power to regulate state and foreign trade.

• Power to Tax.

What was the main grievance that led the founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• King George III denied representation in the government to the colonists.

• To address grievances with the French government.
• The Intolerable Acts.

• To promote unity among the colonies.

What does ratification mean?

• Ratification means formal approval or confirmation.
• Ratification means to reject or deny something.
• Ratification is a type of legal dispute.
• Ratification refers to the process of negotiation.

How did the U.S Constitution protect against Quartering soldiers?

• The First Amendment allows soldiers to stay in homes during peacetime.
• The Second Amendment grants soldiers the right to occupy private property.
• 4th Amendment requires a warrant for soldiers to enter homes.

• 3rd Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

What are “unalienable rights”?

• Rights that can be sold or transferred
• Unalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away.

• Privileges granted by the government
• Temporary benefits provided to citizens

What “unalienable rights” that the Founding Fathers wanted to have protected?

• Freedom of speech and assembly
• Right to bear arms
• Access to education and healthcare
• The right to Personal Liberty, such as Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What did the Founding Fathers believe they should do if King George or any destructive government does not fulfill their agreement to the Social Contract?

• They believed they should alter or abolish the government.
• They believed they should seek a new king.
• They believed they should ignore the government.
• They believed they should support the government.