Understanding the Constitution's Foundations

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• To determine the number of senators each state would have

• To count slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation

• To establish a three-fifths majority for passing laws

• To limit the power of the executive branch

Which principle allows states to have power alongside the federal government?

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

What is the main function of the legislative branch of the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Who were the Antifederalists?

• Supporters of a strong central government

• Opponents of the ratification of the Constitution

• Authors of the Federalist Papers

• Advocates for the Bill of Rights

What is the primary role of the executive branch?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which group supported the ratification of the United States Constitution?

• Antifederalists

• Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the United States government?

• To ensure that no branch becomes too powerful

• To allow states to override federal laws

• To balance the federal budget

• To check the power of the military

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• The division of power between state and federal governments

• The idea that government power comes from the consent of the governed

• The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power of the president to veto legislation

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• State governments

When was the United States Constitution signed?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 15, 1791

• March 4, 1789