Part One: Video Lesson
Part Two: Practice Questions
1. Which of the following would have affected the Founding Fathers’ decisions?
A. Founding Fathers were still upset about wrongfully imposed taxes, and the religious and social injustices imposed by the King.
B. The Founding Fathers wanted religion to have a greater impact on the government.
C. The Founding Fathers were not educated men and wanted education to be paid for by the citizens.
Answer: A. Founding Fathers were still upset about wrongfully imposed taxes, and the religious and social injustices imposed by the King.
2. Why can you assume that the colonists wanted the President to run for only two terms?
A. The Founding Fathers recognized that the stresses of Presidency would not be healthy for more than eight years.
B. Americas were still healing after the effects of the monarchy.
C. They wanted the House of Congress to have more power than one single person.
Answer: B. Americas were still healing after the effects of the monarchy.
3. Federalism:
A. was set in place to ensure that the President is protected by the people.
B. helps to maintain a balance in the government.
C. is a term to describe the people who elect a politician.
Answer: B. helps to maintain a balance in the government.
