Constitution

Question 1

What are the seven principles of government?

Answer 1

The seven principles of government include: Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks of Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Limited Government, Individual Rights.

Question 2

What were the Bill of Rights and why were they added to the Constitution?

Answer 2

The Bill of Rights are the listed as the first 10 amendments in the Constitution. It added as an extension to the Constitution to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution.

Question 3

Why was the Articles of Confederation a problem?

Answer 3

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with limited powers, allowing the States to act independently, leading to lack of national unity and coordination.

Question 4

What are the branches of government?

Answer 4

The three branches of government are Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Question 5

What took place during the Constitutional Convention?

Answer 5

The U.S. Constitution important because outlines the structure of the federal government and protects the rights of the people.

Question 6

Why was Shay’s Rebellion significant?

Answer 6

It highlighted weaknesses inherent within the Articles of Confederation and exposed the federal government’s inability to maintain order.