22 Questions
What is the vision of the government as described by the Constitution?
A republican form of government
What is the primary purpose of government according to the Founders?
To protect the rights of citizens
In a republican form of government, what is the key aspect of laws?
They represent reason.
What phrase is used in the first ten amendments to the Constitution to limit the power of Congress?
Shall not be abridged
What is the main difference between a republic and a democracy?
A democracy is ruled by the majority, while a republic has a system of checks and balances.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To give more power to small states in presidential elections.
According to John Adams, where do our rights come from?
The Great Legislator of the Universe
What is the main difference between a republican and democratic form of government?
A republican government protects individual rights, while a democratic government grants collective rights
What is the role of the Constitution in a republican form of government?
It limits government power and protects individual rights.
What is the correct phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance?
To the republic for which it stands
Why did the framers of the Constitution establish a bicameral Congress?
To place another obstacle to majority rule.
What is the significance of the president's veto power?
It provides a check on the power of Congress.
What is the minimum number of state legislatures required to ratify a constitutional amendment?
Three-fourths
What is the main criticism of democracy, according to the framers?
It leads to tyranny of the majority.
What is the key aspect of individual rights in a republican form of government?
They are protected by the Constitution.
What is the main advantage of a republican form of government, according to the framers?
It protects individual rights and limits government power.
What was Alexander Hamilton's view on bills of rights in the proposed Constitution?
They were unnecessary and even dangerous
What concern did James Madison express about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
It would imply that unenumerated rights were insecure
What is the main purpose of the Ninth Amendment, according to James Madison?
To prevent the denial or disparagement of unenumerated rights
What is the author's main concern about the transformation of the United States into a democracy?
The loss of individual liberties
What is the difference between a republic and a democracy, according to the author?
A republic prioritizes individual liberties, while a democracy prioritizes majority rule
What would be the Founders' likely reaction to the transformation of the United States into a democracy?
They would be deeply disappointed by the betrayal of their vision
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