The fabric of American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of the consent of the people. The streams of national power ought to flow from that pure, original fountain of all legitimate authority.
–Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 22
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
1. Which of the following constitutional principles was Hamilton referencing? (1 point)
federalism
checks and balances
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
–U.S. Constitution, Preamble
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
2. Which statement best expresses the concerns of the founders of the American government? (1 point)
Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from foreign enemies.
Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from domestic threats.
Their focus was to create a nation that protected national interests over individual rights.
Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people.
3. Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? (1 point)
reporters moderating debates during election campaigns
Supreme Court appointments being approved by the Senate
states being forced to adopt national education standards
the establishment of political action committees
4. What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise? (1 point)
to provide a balance between small and large states
to satisfy slave states in order to secure ratification
to limit the length of the presidential term
to determine the qualifications of the judicial branch
5. Which of the following parts of the Constitution serves as its introduction? (1 point)
amendment
article
Preamble
section
1 A
2
3 D
4 C
5 C
AM I CORRECT ?
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
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Beans is correct. In case they change the order of the answers, here they are.
1. Popular sovereignty
2. Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people
3. Supreme Court appointments being approved by the Senate
4. to satisfy slave states in order to secure ratification.
5. Preamble.
Beans is right
D
D
B
B
C
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1 could be C
2C
3B
4B
Your answers are mostly correct, but there are a few corrections needed:
1. The correct answer is popular sovereignty. The quote by Alexander Hamilton emphasizes the importance of the consent of the people as the foundation of the American empire.
2. The correct answer is: Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people. The preamble of the U.S. Constitution outlines the goals of the government, including justice, tranquility, defense, welfare, and liberty for the people.
3. The correct answer is: Supreme Court appointments being approved by the Senate. This is an example of checks and balances because the nomination and confirmation process ensures that the executive branch (President) and legislative branch (Senate) have a role in the appointment of Supreme Court justices.
4. The correct answer is: to satisfy slave states in order to secure ratification. The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise reached in the Constitution that counted slaves as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of determining representation and taxation. It was necessary to appease slave states and gain their support for the ratification of the Constitution.
5. The correct answer is: Preamble. The Preamble serves as the introduction to the Constitution and outlines the purpose and goals of the government.
So, your corrected answers are:
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
1 A - no
2 - ?
3 D - no
4 C - no
5 C - yes
1 could be C - no
2C - no
3B - no
4B - yes
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