Exam 2: The Constitution

While writing the Constitution, the Founding Fathers were influenced by ideas from past political philosophers. Name at least two of these Enlightenment philosophers and provide examples of their ideas.

The American colonies enjoyed a measure of self-government in the early 1770s through __________.

James Madison __________.

Which of the following undemocratic features of the Constitution impacts the manner in which presidents are elected to office?

During the Revolutionary War, colonial women __________.

Patrick Henry, who did not attend the Constitutional Convention, feared another monarchy and wanted __________.

What was Shays's Rebellion?

Most of the delegates at the convention were well-to-do individuals and therefore championed the __________.

Describe the concepts of federalism and checks and balances, and provide one example to illustrate each.

One of the major ideas dealt with in the Bill of Rights involves __________.

During the Revolutionary War, the American colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence in __________.

How does the Supremacy Clause affect the federal relationship set up in the Constitution?

Describe ways the Constitution can be changed or altered.

What is an Antifederalist?