US Constitution Principles In Progress

What phrase describes the major change in the unity of the states from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution?

• From a Loose Union to a More Perfect Union

• From a Strong Union to a Loose Union

• From a Perfect Union to a Loose Union

• From a More Perfect Union to a Strong Union

When the Founders were deciding what type of government the US was going to have, which of the following was one of the main things they considered?

• French political traditions

• Experiences of colonial assemblies

• Roman legal systems

• Spanish monarchy

Which of the following was NOT a consideration for the Founders when deciding the type of government for the US?

• British political traditions

• Their experience of the King and British Parliament

• Experiences of colonial assemblies

• Ancient Greek democracy

What experience influenced the Founders' decision on the US government related to the British?

• British economic policies

• British political traditions

• British military strategies

• British cultural practices

What is one of the primary functions of a constitution?

• To limit government power

• To increase government power

• To eliminate government

• To create new laws daily

Why did the Founders choose the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• Fear of a strong central government

• To create a monarchy

• To increase taxes

What was the effect of Shays’ Rebellion?

• The start of the American Revolution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787

• The end of the Civil War

Which of the following is a method of limiting the government by dividing power between national and state governments?

• Checks and Balances

• The Bill of Rights

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

What is the system called that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• The Bill of Rights

• Separation of Powers

Which document is known for protecting individual liberties and limiting government power?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation