USH CR 1.3 Foundation of U.S. Govt ASSESSMENT

Another word for ratifying:

• Drafting

• Approving

• Amending

• Repealing

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay were leaders of the ________ campaign.

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

• Democratic

• Republican

What was the main goal of the Federalists?

• To abolish the Constitution

• To support the Constitution

• To create a monarchy

• To support the Articles of Confederation.

Which of the following are TRUE statements about the Federalists?

HINT: 3 correct answers

• Supported the Constitution

• Wanted a strong national government

• Believed the Constitution would create a more unified nation

• Wanted strong state governments

• Led by George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

The Anti-Federalists wanted a government that was ______.

• centralized (strong federal govt)

• decentralized (strong state govt)

• monarchic (led by royal family; king/queen)

• oligarchic (led by small group of people)

Which principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers with Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

Which of the following is not a branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Monarchical

Which part of the Constitution is the introduction and outlines the fundamental purposes and guiding principles?

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The Amendments

• The Clauses

How many states must ratify the Constitution?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

The Articles of the Constitution set up the framework for what?

• The government

• The economy

• The military

• The education system