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Founding Principles of American Government

Founding Principles of American Government

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses Machiavelli's views on authoritarian power and how the U.S. Founding Fathers sought to minimize such features in the Constitution. It highlights the Federalist Papers, the importance of moral and spiritual virtues, and the design of constitutional safeguards to prevent authoritarianism. The document also reflects on historical challenges and the ongoing responsibility to maintain a republic.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main goals of the founding fathers when designing the American Constitution?

To create a government based on Machiavellian principles

To minimize authoritarian features

To ensure the government had unlimited power

To establish a monarchy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Hamilton in the Federalist Papers, what is essential for all subsequent reasoning?

Secondary truths

First principles

Public opinion

Political bias

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Machiavelli believe was necessary for good government?

Complete secularism

A strong monarchy

Republican government

Authoritarian rule

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the founding fathers believe was necessary for establishing good government?

A single state religion

Moral and spiritual virtues

Unlimited government power

A strong military presence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Second Amendment recognize according to the founding fathers?

The need for a strong federal army

The necessity of a state religion

The importance of disarming citizens

The right of citizens to bear arms to retain liberty

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

To ensure the president has ultimate authority

To eliminate the need for a legislative branch

To concentrate power in the executive branch

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Benjamin Franklin mean by 'a republic, if you can keep it'?

The government will maintain itself without citizen involvement

Citizens must actively work to maintain the republic

The government will always remain a republic

The republic will eventually become a monarchy

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