The Constitution Extended Response

Question 1

List the 5 purposes of the Constitution: (5 points)

Answer 1

• Legitimacy
  -Create structures
  -Describe powers of government
  -Limit powers of government
  -Allow for change–amendments

Question 2

Explain how the Constitution relates to the Enlightenment. (2 points)

Answer 2

-In the Preamble- it says “secure the blessings of liberty”
-The Preamble reflects the idea of a social contract between government and the people when it states that the constitution is set up to enforce this contract

Question 3

Make a chart listing the beliefs of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. (6 points)

Answer 3

Federalists
-Strong national government
-National taxation
-A national defense with a standing army
-No need to list citizen rights

Anti-Federalists
-Too much power in the government would lead to tyranny
-More power should be given to the states
-Rights need to be listed
-A standing army would threaten the citizens

Question 4

Describe two precedents to the Bill of Rights. (2 points)

Answer 4

-declaration of independence included life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
-the northwest ordinance discussed religious liberty and due process