31 Questions
What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?
To avoid potential refusal to ratify by states like Rhode Island
Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?
To emphasize the role of popular sovereignty in a nation
What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?
To form a more perfect Union
Why did the framers ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America?
To form a more perfect Union
What was the consequence of considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?
An immediate amendment process if any state refused ratification
Why did Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates lead to jettisoning the state list?
It was a reminder of the lack of unanimity among states
What is the primary function of the Congress according to the text?
Determining policy
What is the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?
They represented different classes of people
What did the framers intend by using the term 'general Welfare'?
Public good or common good
What role did Congress play under the Articles of Confederation, based on the text?
Primary in initiating legislation
Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' and 'Liberty' as terms in the preamble, according to the text?
To signify public good and private liberty
What is the implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?
It is a common practice with historical precedents
What does 'Liberty' signify?
Public liberty and government interference
What were the primary functions of Congress under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?
Initiating legislation and enforcing federal laws
What is implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?
It could protect liberty by discreetly exerting authority
What was the consequence of Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates during the drafting of the Constitution?
The Constitution would need immediate amendment to delete the missing state or states.
Why did the framers need to jettison the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?
To avoid a farcical reminder of lack of unanimity if states refused to ratify.
Why was the state list jettisoned in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?
Rhode Island might refuse to ratify, creating a need for immediate amendment.
Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?
To emphasize that We the People were the only ones entitled to ordain and establish a constitution.
What was the primary reason for considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?
To underscore the principle of popular sovereignty and the people's entitlement to ordain and establish a constitution.
What was the implication of deleting the missing state or states from the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?
It highlighted the lack of unanimity among the states involved in drafting the Constitution.
What was the primary legislative body binding the nation under the Articles of Confederation?
The United States in Congress assembled
Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?
To promote the common good or public good
What was the main implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?
To represent the people and initiate legislation
What was the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?
They were precedents for two distinct chambers in governing bodies
What did the framers intend by using the term 'Liberty' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?
To promote public liberty and protection of rights
What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?
Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention
What was implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?
'General Welfare' signifying 'common good' or 'public good'
What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?
'General Welfare' promoting common good or public good
'Liberty' signifies which type of liberty according to the text?
'Liberty' representing private liberty without public emphasis
What did Congress primarily do under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?
Initiate legislation and represent the people
Test your knowledge of the preamble of the United States Constitution with this quiz. See how well you know the opening statement that outlines the purpose and goals of the Constitution.
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