The authors of the US Constitution included a system of checks and balances to

prevent any branch of gov't from controlling the others

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 wrote a new constitution because...

they believed a stronger central government was necessary

Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Dec of Indep and US Constitution?

philosophers of the Enlightenment

Which newspaper headline shows the operation of the system of checks and balances?

Senate Rejects President's Choice of Supreme Court Justice

Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?

a division of power between the national & state governments

A major weakness of government under the Articles of Confederation was that...

the national government could not enforce its laws

This debate most accurately represents the debates between which two groups?

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

studbud

Creation of a New Nation

17 termsStudBud Administration2,059 plays

North Carolina Unit 8.2 CFA #2

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
The authors of the US Constitution included a system of checks and balances to
safeguard the US against foreign attacks
protect states against the power of the national gov't
guarantee respect for the rights in the Bill of Rights
prevent any branch of gov't from controlling the others
2
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 wrote a new constitution because...
they wanted to increase the power of the states
the Articles of Confederation were about to expire
they believed a stronger central government was necessary
The Revolutionary War was over
3
Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Dec of Indep and US Constitution?
philosophers of the Enlightenment
religious leaders of the medieval period
political leaders of Spain and France
artists and writers of the Renaissance
4
Which doc gave Congress NO power to collect taxes, regulate trade, or settle disputes?
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
5
Which newspaper headline shows the operation of the system of checks and balances?
NC to gain 2 seats in the US House of Representatives
SC Rejects Federal Regulations on Drug Testing
NC Receives $4 million from Congress for Transportation
Senate Rejects President's Choice of Supreme Court Justice
6
According to the US Constitution, the president has the power to do what?
grant titles of nobility
suspend or remove legislators that he/she disagrees with
nominate federal judges
reverse Supreme Court decisions
7
Supreme Court decisions based on the First Amendment usually involve what?
corruption of political officials
tax issues
rights of individuals
criminal crimes
8
Religious discrimination in Europe influenced the Founding Fathers to establish what?
freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
freedom to petition the government
separation of church and state
the right to bear arms
9
Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?
a democratic gov't in which officials are elected by people
a form of government ruled by a king or queen
a division of power between the national & state governments
a belief in the idea of individual rights & freedom for all
10
Which term describes the approval or rejection of a proposed constitutional amendment?
recall
initiative
ratify
referendum
11
A major weakness of government under the Articles of Confederation was that...
state governments could not coin money
the national government could not enforce its laws
Large states had more votes in Congress than small states
too much power was given to the president
12
This debate most accurately represents the debates between which two groups?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Supreme Court Justices & Legislators
Constitutional Framers and State Governors
Loyalists and Patriots
13
The Preamble of the US Constitution says that the power to govern originates with the...
president
Supreme Court
states
people
14
By which process can the US Constitution be changed?
resolution
civic participation
amendment
veto
15
Which of the following would be a primary source for studying influences of the US Constitution
the Federalist Papers
a news article on the system of checks and balances
a letter from George Bush explaining the Articles of Confed
a book about the Framers who wrote the Constitution
16
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise resolved a conflict over...
the issue of nullification
representation in Congress
presidential power
taxes on imports
17
Who can prevent the president of the US from controlling the Supreme Court?
the Joint Chiefs of Staff
the Senate
state legislatures
governors

Creation of a New Nation Flashcards | StudBud