AG Bell Ringer 43

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• To revise the Bill of Rights

• To abolish state governments

• To improve the Articles of Confederation

• To eliminate the judicial branch

Which document first limited the power of the English monarchy?

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

What principle is illustrated by "We the People" in the Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Too strong executive power

• Lack of legislative checks

• No national taxation authority

• Unlimited judicial review

What concept was promoted by John Locke?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Natural Rights of Man

• Judicial Restraint

• Parliamentary Supremacy

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Electoral

What is the main idea of the social contract theory?

• Citizens obey royalty

• Give up freedoms for safety

• Government rules by force

• Laws come from nature

Which compromise created a two-house legislature?

• Missouri Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Commerce Compromise

What event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Boston Tea Party

• Civil War

• Shay's Rebellion

• Louisiana Purchase

What power is given to Congress in Article I of the Constitution?

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Veto laws