Question

read each question and circle the best answer for each. (12 pts) 1. what did the anti - federalists want included in the constitution in order for it to be ratified or accepted? a. creation of a more powerful central government b. a unicameral government c. states’ power to print their own money d. individual rights 2. what was the poll tax? a. a tax paid to be a member of a political party b. a tax paid to maintain the supreme court c. a tax paid to build state capitol buildings d. a tax paid in order to vote in an election 3. what do the first three articles of the constitution establish? a. the process of proposing and ratifying amendments b. trade and foreign policy c. the structure and branches of government d. individual rights 4. which powers are given to the states? a. reserved b. inherent c. exclusive d. expressed 5. which amendment gave women the right to vote? a. 17th b. 18th c. 19th d. 20th 6. how might the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch? a. divide congress by party alignment b. veto an act of congress c. impeach a congress member d. strike down a law as being unconstitutional

Explanation:

1. The Anti - Federalists were concerned about protecting individual liberties and wanted a Bill of Rights (individual rights) included in the Constitution for ratification.
2. A poll tax was a tax imposed on individuals as a requirement for voting in an election.
3. The first three Articles of the US Constitution establish the structure and branches of the government (legislative, executive, and judicial).
4. Reserved powers are those powers that are not delegated to the national government and are instead given to the states.
5. The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution gave women the right to vote.
6. The Executive branch can check the power of the Legislative branch by vetoing an act of Congress.

Answer:

1. D. Individual rights
2. D. a tax paid in order to vote in an election
3. C. The structure and branches of government
4. A. Reserved
5. C. 19th
6. B. Veto an act of Congress