The Constitution

Question 1

government was created for people of America, basis for self government

Answer 1

popular sovereignty

Question 2

form of government where desires of people are represented in government

Answer 2

republicanism

Question 3

power of government is shared between national and state governments

Answer 3

federalism

Question 4

national government was split up into branches to make sure viewpoints would be represented

Answer 4

separation of powers

Question 5

government was separated to make sure no branch was given too much power

Answer 5

checks and balances

Question 6

protects individual rights, placed strict limits

Answer 6

limited government

Question 7

bill of rights

Answer 7

individual rights

Question 8

in favor of strengthening the federal govt. by replacing articles of confederation

Answer 8

federalists

Question 9

didn’t want american colonies to separate from british monarchy

Answer 9

loyalists

Question 10

sought to liberate colonies from british control

Answer 10

patriots

Question 11

didn’t support articles of confederation with stronger central govt. wanted to add bill of rights

Answer 11

anti federalists