Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
(1 point)
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
(1 point)
a bill of rights
an end to taxes
a strong national government
strong state governments
a strong national government
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
(1 point)
Responses
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
Responses
provide for a police force
provide for a police force
provide a military
provide a military
ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research
provide a military
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
(1 point)
Responses
one-half
one-half
three-fifth
three-fifth
two-thirds
two-thirds
three-fourths
three-fourths
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
(1 point)
Responses
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.