Founding Documents Quick Check
The Framers who wanted to protect states’ rights summarized their beliefs as
wanting a government that would make unifying rules and laws to protect the rights of the nation.
wanting a strong national government that would protect people against foreign enemies.
wanting a national government that was strong enough to put down future rebellions.
wanting to protect individual rights that a national government would not be able to protect.
What is the purpose of due process?
to allow nations the right to govern themselves
to allow people fair treatment under the law
to allow people the right to elect their own leaders
to allow representation with taxation
Cite the words in the Declaration of Independence that ensure the liberty and equality of all men.
“they have full Power to levy War...establish Commerce, and to do... things which Independent States may of right do...
”“...it is evident that each department should have a will of its own.”“
”“...that all men are created equal...and are...endowed with...liberty...”“
.”“...The United States in congress assembled shall have authority to appoint one of their number to preside...”
Which of the following correctly evaluates how the concept of popular sovereignty supports the idea that people should be able to hold their governments accountable for their actions?
Because popular sovereignty supports the idea that governments get their legitimate power from people, people should be able to hold their governments accountable.
.Because popular sovereignty supports the goal of the smallest possible government, people should be able to hold their governments accountable.
.Because popular sovereignty addresses the problem caused by factions, people should be able to hold their governments accountable.
Because popular sovereignty supports the idea that all people have similar rights, people should be able to hold their governments accountable.
Which of the following correctly evaluates how the concept of natural rights supports the idea of limited government?
Natural rights were designed to limit the power of factions, and this limits government power.
Natural rights assume the concept of checks and balances; hence, they limit the powers of government.
Natural rights are not given to people by governments; hence, they cannot be limited by governments.
The concept of natural rights supports the idea of strong state governments, which limits the power of the national government.