"This Constitution is said to have beautiful features, but . . . they appear to me horribly frightful. . . . Your President may become king . . . If your American chief be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute!" —Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, June 1788 Use the excerpt to answer the question. What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?(1 point)
Responses
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that a president has been given too much power
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses
Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to own a home in the state of their choosing.
Every citizen has the right to own a home in the state of their choosing.
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?
(1 point)
Responses
by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
by settling the issues between large and small states.
by settling the issues between large and small states.
by settling the issues over taxation.
by settling the issues over taxation.
by settling the issues of voting rights in the North.
by settling the issues between large and small states.
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
Question 11
Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?(1 point)
Responses
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Question 12
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
the amount of taxes levied by the government.
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes