SS Review Ch 7-10

What was required for the U.S. Constitution to be ratified?

• Approval by all 13 states

• Approval by 9 out of 13 states

• Approval by the President

• Approval by the Supreme Court

Which group supported the ratification of the Constitution without any amendments?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights?

• To strengthen the federal government

• To protect individual liberties

• To support the President

• To increase state powers

Which of the following was a key concern for the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• Lack of a strong executive branch

• Absence of a Bill of Rights

• Too much power to the states

• Insufficient taxation powers

Who was a prominent Federalist advocating for the Constitution's ratification?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Samuel Adams

Which phrase from the Preamble of the Constitution indicates the idea of self-government?

• "We the People"

• "Establish Justice"

• "Insure domestic Tranquility"

• "Provide for the common defence"

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

• To ensure efficiency

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To reduce government spending

• To centralize authority

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

How can the judicial branch check the powers of the legislative branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By appointing judges

• By controlling the budget

Which process allows the Constitution to be changed or added to over time?

• Judicial review

• Amendment process

• Executive orders

• Legislative statutes