Chapter 2 Constitution Quiz
Question 1
The Federalists believed that the new Constitution was written by aristocrats and would lead
to aristocratic tyranny. They also believed that the Constitution would create an overbearing
central government hostile to personal liberty.
True
False
Question 2
The requirement that ________________ of both the House and Senate must approve any
amendments to the Constitution has proven hard to achieve.
three-fourths/three-fifths
Question 3
________________ _________________ refers to the power of U.S. courts to examine the
constitutionality of actions undertaken by the legislature and executive branches of
government.
Judicial Review
Question 4
Any amendments to the Articles of Confederation required the unanimous consent of the
congress and confirmation by every state legislature. Also, the Articles did not create a
national system of courts.
True
Question 1
The Federalists believed that the new Constitution was written by aristocrats and would lead
to aristocratic tyranny. They also believed that the Constitution would create an overbearing
central government hostile to personal liberty.
True
False
Question 2
The requirement that ________________ of both the House and Senate must approve any
amendments to the Constitution has proven hard to achieve.
three-fourths/three-fifths
Question 3
________________ _________________ refers to the power of U.S. courts to examine the
constitutionality of actions undertaken by the legislature and executive branches of
government.
Judicial Review
Question 4
Any amendments to the Articles of Confederation required the unanimous consent of the
congress and confirmation by every state legislature. Also, the Articles did not create a
national system of courts.
True
