1. Define the following terms in your own words: separation of Powers, checks
and balances, federalism, judicial review, limited government, eminent domain
2. Explain the ruling and significance of the following Court Cases:
McCulloch v. Maryland , Marbury v. Madison
3. List each of the six government goals included in the Preamble to the Constitution
and give an example of each.
4. Explain the rights protected in each of the following amendments from the Bill of
Rights:
a. Amendment I
b. Amendment IV
c. Amendment V
d. Amendment VI
e. Amendment VIII
5. In what situations might the government restrict the rights guaranteed in the First
Amendment?
6. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how did the
Constitution improved on those weaknesses?
7. Not everyone agreed with the passing of the constitution. What did opponents
of the Constitution argue was wrong with the document?
8. Explain the process that must be taken to amend, or change the Constitution.
Why might some call the Constitution a “Living Document”?
9. What are the three branches of government? For each branch, explain its powers.
10. What is the difference between expressed powers and implied powers?
11. How did the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation
influence the creation of the Constitution? Include excerpts and principles from both documents that the Constitution
borrowed to support your answer.
