U.S. Government Principles and Compromises

The video reviews the principles of the US Constitution, starting with the Preamble and exploring fundamental principles like natural rights and popular sovereignty. It discusses different models of democracy, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention. The debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists is highlighted, along with the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. The video concludes with an introduction to the Bill of Rights.

What is the main idea behind the principle of popular sovereignty?

• The government is controlled by a single party.

• The government has unlimited power.

• The people are the source of governmental power.

• The government is a monarchy.

Which model of democracy emphasizes a limited role for citizens in policy-making?

• Elite democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Direct democracy

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It established a national judiciary.

• It could not regulate interstate commerce.

• It created a strong executive branch.

• It allowed the federal government to tax.

What was the Great Compromise?

• A decision to have a unicameral legislature.

• A solution for representation in Congress.

• An agreement to end the slave trade immediately.

• A plan to elect the president directly by the people.

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To count slaves as full citizens.

• To ban the importation of slaves.

• To give southern states more senators.

• To count slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation.

What did Federalist No. 10 argue?

• The Constitution should not be ratified.

• The states should have more power than the federal government.

• A large republic can better control factions.

• A small republic is best for controlling factions.

What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Constitution did not allow for amendments.

• The Constitution provided too many rights to individuals.

• The federal government would overpower the states.

• The federal government would be too weak.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To limit the powers of the federal government.

• To create a national bank.

• To establish a monarchy.

• To expand the powers of the federal government.

Which principle is reflected in the idea that government powers are divided among different branches?

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

What does the supremacy clause in the Constitution state?

• The president can override any law.

• The judiciary is the most powerful branch.

• Federal laws are superior to state laws.

• State laws are superior to federal laws.