Constitution

Question 1

who influenced the constitution

Answer 1

Montesquieu, John Locke,

Question 2

preamble goals

Answer 2

-form a more perfect union
-establish justice
-ensure domestic tranquility
-provide for the common defense
-promote the general welfare
-secure the blessings of liberty and our poesrity

Question 3

how was the constitution ratified?

Answer 3

they called for a special ratification process, and only needed 9 out of the 13 states votes.

Question 4

federalist

Answer 4

people who supported the new constitution

Question 5

anti-federalist

Answer 5

people who opposed the constitution

Question 6

popular sovereignty

Answer 6

is the idea that the people are the ultimate source of authority and power in the government.

Question 7

Republicanism

Answer 7

is the belief that a country’s leaders are chosen by the people through elected representatives.

Question 8

Federalism

Answer 8

is a system where power is shared between the federal government and state governments.

Question 9

Individual rights

Answer 9

are the basic liberties and protections guaranteed to every person under the Constitution.

Question 10

Limited government

Answer 10

means that the powers of the government are carefully restricted by the Constitution.

Question 11

Separation of Powers

Answer 11

divides the government into three branches – the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Question 12

Checks and Balances

Answer 12

each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.

Question 13

expressed powers

Answer 13

powers of the government

Question 14

reserved powers

Answer 14

powers of the state government

Question 15

concurrent powers

Answer 15

powers that the states and federal government share