What are the advantages of a federal system of government?

• It centralizes all power in the national government.

• It balances local sovereignty with national unity.

• It eliminates the need for state governments.

• It allows for authoritarian rule.

Which ancient civilizations influenced America's constitutional republic?

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Ancient China and India

• Ancient Persia and Babylon

What documents influenced colonists' views of government?

• The Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation and Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address

What did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists debate regarding the U.S. Constitution?

• The inclusion of a monarchy

• The ratification of the Constitution and a bill of rights

• The establishment of a national religion

• The abolition of state governments

What is the rule of law's influence on U.S. systems?

• It allows for arbitrary decisions by leaders.

• It influences the development of legal and political systems.

• It eliminates the need for laws.

• It centralizes power in the executive branch.

How does the U.S. Constitution safeguard individual rights?

• By abolishing state governments

• Through the Bill of Rights

• By establishing a monarchy

• By eliminating the judicial system

What does Article IV of the U.S. Constitution address?

• The powers of the President

• The relationship between state and national governments

• The rights of citizens

• The process of amending the Constitution

What is the function of the legislative branch of government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To veto laws

What are the three branches of government established in the U.S. Constitution?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Military, Civil, Political

• National, Regional, Local

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To elect the Vice President

• To elect the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect state governors