Constitution

Question 1

Why is it significant to understand that the source of our rights is God?

Answer 1

Because the source of anything determines its use. No one can take rights away but God. Therefore rights are more secure when people understand that God is the source

Question 2

What does the source of our rights mean for government authority?

Answer 2

Since God is the source of our rights government cannot take them away. Therefore government authority is limited

Question 3

Describe the nature of government

Answer 3

The nature of government is force like fire

Question 4

Why did the founding fathers choose to create a constitution that decentralized and. Separated powers? In what ways did they separate power?

Answer 4

A. Because of the nature of government and the inherent sinful nature of man
B. It is divided horizontally - exec branch legislative branch and judicial branch

Question 5

Founding fathers created numerous ways to check the power of government to keep it limited and contained. List three examples of how the power is checked

Answer 5

A. People check the power of government when they vote
B. House checks the senate and the senate checks the house.
C. President checks congress

Question 6

Article 1 section 8 lists the powers given to the federal govt what does that mean?

Answer 6

That the govt can only do the things on that list if it is not on the list then the govt cannot do it

Question 7

What two questions must be answered yes before he federal govt can have the authority to do something

Answer 7

A. Is the desired power for the general welfare?

B. Is the desired power one of the enumerated powers?

Question 8

What is the 9th amendment?

Answer 8

There are more rights than those listed in the Bill of rights

Question 9

What is the 10 th ammendment

Answer 9

The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectivley or to the people

Question 10

Because of the nature of man and govt the constitution is meant to do what

Answer 10

Limit the power and authority of govt

Question 11

Define natural law

Answer 11

Lass established by God before any written law existed or any state had been established

True law unchanging everlasting God authored

The only reliable basis for a stable society and a system of justice

For a just and stable society mans law must not deviate from natural law Gods law

Question 12

What truths did the founders hold to be self evident

Answer 12

That all men are created equal that they endowed by their creator with certain unailienable rights that among these are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Question 13

Who is the source of rights

Answer 13

God

Question 14

Define unalienable

Answer 14

Rights that cannot be taken away

Question 15

Why are the governments instituted among men

Answer 15

To secure these rights

Question 16

Where does the government get their just powers

Answer 16

The consent of the governed

Question 17

When do people have the right to alter or abolish a government

Answer 17

Whenever any form of govt becomes destructive with its power

Question 18

When is it the right the duty of the people to overthrow their government

Answer 18

When the government is becoming abusive or destructive with its power

Question 19

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence

Answer 19

Thomas Jefferson

Question 20

Which of the following people interpreted the necessary and proper clause anyway to give it implied powers Allowing future congresses to stretch the authority they have

Answer 20

Alexander Hamilton

Question 21

Which former president of the United States signed the sedition acts into law which violated the Constitution by infringing on the first amendment rights

Answer 21

John Adams

Question 22

Elastic clause goes best with

Answer 22

Necessary and proper clause

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the principle of judicial review?

Answer 23

The Supreme Court of the United States has the final say on the constitutionality of laws

Question 24

Which of the following people are advocated for a bank of the United States

Answer 24

Alexander Hamilton

Question 25

What was the name of the supreme court case that established the principle of judicial review?

Answer 25

Marbury versus Madison

Question 26

Kentucky resolutions goes best with

Answer 26

Alien and sedition acts principles of 98 nullification

Question 27

In the Supreme Court case it was decided that the elastic clause allowed Congress to use its power in anyway that was not specifically prohibited by the constitution

Answer 27

McCullough v Maryland

Question 28

Article 1 section 8 goes best with

Answer 28

Enumerated powers

Question 29

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly states that Congress only has the power delegated to it?

Answer 29

The 10th

Question 30

In order for a law to be considered good to be considered just a must meet what standards and must have what qualities list five unique standards

Answer 30

One. Honor God’s laws to. Short and simple three. Must not discriminate or show favoritism for. Must not violate natural rights five. Come from proper authority