Founding Documents
Which document reflects the idea that all men are created equal and have unalienable rights?
The Declaration of Independence
What principle is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
Which group supported a strong central government during the debate over the U.S. Constitution?
Federalists
Which document first established a weak central government in the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
Which principle ensures that each branch of government has distinct responsibilities?
Separation of Powers
What was the primary goal of the Federalists during the Constitutional debates?
To create a strong central government
Which document famously begins with the phrase "We the People"?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. political system?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the U.S. Constitution?
It lacked a Bill of Rights.
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?
To protect individual freedoms
Which principle allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
Which event led to the creation of compromises such as the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
Debates over state representation in Congress
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It lacked provisions for a strong central government.
What is a key feature of representative democracy?
Elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people.
What compromise at the Constitutional Convention resolved the issue of representation in Congress?
The Great Compromise