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U.S. Constitution exam|37Complete Q’s and A’s
The 55 delegates to the constitutional argued about, compromised over, and
finally agreed upon a written constitution for the United States during a
sweltering summer in: - -1787
-During the ratification debates, supporters of the document drafted at the
convention called themselves "Federalist" and called the opponents of the
governmental structure "Anti-Federalist" The Anti-federalist opposition to the
new constitution was based primarily - -Lack of bill of rights
-During arguments over ratification, many prominent patriots were
staunchly against ratification, including Patrick Henry, George Mason and
future president James Monroe. The articles written by those advocating
ratification of the Constitution were later published as a collection entitled: -
-The Federalist Papers
-Statements that represent major debates at the constitutional convention -
-How much power should be given to the new government?
How should large and small states be represented ?
-According to "the state's rights" interpretation of federalism: - -Because
the Constitution is a compact among the states, the national government's
power should be construed narrowly and should not be expadaded by
interpretation
-By wording the first amendment to read " congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or the press..."the constitution
specifically prohibits congress from making such laws. What keeps states
from making such laws? - -The 14th amendment
-Which of the following best describes the
apportionment of power between the states and national goverment in the
United States? - -All powers not specifically assigned to the national
government are reserved to the States or the people
-Although education is not mentioned explicitly, the tenth amendment
grants authority over the education to - -The states
-Which of the following is most directly by the preamble of the Constitution?
- -The authority to establish the Constitution flows from the people
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