Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. - Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services.
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What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
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The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a bill of rights.
The lack of a strong military.
The lack of a federal court system.
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This table shows views about government. What title completes the table?
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New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Patriots and Loyalists
Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution
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What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
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SS.7.C.1.8
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This table shows views about government. What title completes the table?
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Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate states’ rights?
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SS.7.C.3.14
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This statement appeared in a 1787 essay by James Winthrop. What does this statement reflect?
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This passage was written by James Madison in 1787.
Source: Federalist Paper #10
Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?
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SS.7.C.1.8
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Which documents addressed concerns about a bill of rights not being included in the U.S. Constitution?
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Below is a passage from Anti-Federalist Paper #84 written by Brutus. Based on the passage, why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?
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SS.7.C.1.8
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Which document is a group of 85 letters supporting the Constitution, and written in the 1780s by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay?
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Which group of Founding Fathers supported ratification of the US Constitution, a strong central government, and no added bill of rights?
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Which group of Founding Fathers opposed ratification of the US Constitution, supported strong state governments, and an added bill of rights?
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Which system of government divides powers between the central and state governments?
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SS.7.C.3.14
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Which system of government gives power to independent states that are loosely organized?
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Which system of government gives all power to a strong central government and leader, with states having no power?
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SS.7.C.3.14
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Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
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Which describes concurrent powers?
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What is the name for powers set aside specifically in the Constitution for the national government?
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How does federalism limit the power of the national government?
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Which amendment to the US Constitution states that all powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states and the people?
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What is the name for powers that are not granted to the federal government but belong to the states and the people, according to the 10th amendment?
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What system of government was established by the US Constitution after a debate by the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
