Understanding Constitutional Principles

The process by which the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the U.S. government operate is known as ________.

• federalism.

• republicanism.

• checks and balances.

• the separation of powers.

The main purpose of the Federalist Papers was to ________.

• adopt the Bill of Rights.

• ratify the Constitution.

• write a new constitution.

• support the war effort against the British.

The U.S. government's structure, which includes the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches, is an example of ________.

• federalism.

• republicanism.

• checks and balances.

• the separation of powers.

The primary goal of the Federalist Papers was to ________.

• adopt the Bill of Rights.

• ratify the Constitution.

• write a new constitution.

• support the war effort against the British.

The Founding Fathers' view of humankind was that people are ________.

• inherently good.

• self-interested.

• incapable of self-governance.

• naturally inclined to support a monarchy.

The Federalist Papers were primarily written to ________.

• adopt the Bill of Rights.

• ratify the Constitution.

• write a new constitution.

• support the war effort against the British.

What is the belief about people of average or below average intelligence regarding governance?

• They should never be legally allowed to govern themselves.

• They should be ruled by the most capable.

• They need a government to balance factions.

• They can be trusted to treat others fairly.

Those who supported adoption of the Constitution were called

• A) Abolitionists

• B) Democrats

Which provision shows how the Constitution limits the power of the federal government?

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Bear Arms

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The power to create and pass tax laws is a responsibility of which branch?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above