Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution?
- answerSocial Contract
How does the Bill of Rights
... [Show More] reflect the influence of the Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? -
answerThe Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? - answerThe national government
did not have the power to impose taxes
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the constitution? - answerSlave owners could
reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled
What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and the
Anti-Federalists? - answerFederalists favored a strong central government while the
Anti-Federalist favored strong state governments
How do the branches of the government operate under the concept of checks and balances? -
answerThe branch of government must cooperate to to function, and each branch can restrict the
other branches' powers
What describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation?
- answerIt was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government
Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention? - answerThe proportional
representation of enslaved persons (3/5)
What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10? - answerThe diverse interests of the people
would prevent the development of powerful political parties
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress? - answerIt is used to
determine the number of House representatives for each state
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees? - answerThey
recommended how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution? - answerOriginating congressional
spending bills
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of
government? - answerThe Senate must confirm the President's Supreme Court nominee [Show Less]