Question

1. synthesis: drawing conclusions

what lesson did the founding fathers likely learn from the articles of confederation when drafting the constitution?
a. too much local control can weaken the unity and defense of the nation.
b. a strong central government should control all aspects of state affairs.
c. trade and defense should be entirely managed by individual states.
d. government should operate without written laws or restrictions.

1. evaluation: interpreting \supreme law of the land\

what does the phrase \supreme law of the land\ imply about the relationship between the constitution and other laws?
a. federal and state laws have equal authority under the constitution.
b. state laws are valid even if they conflict with constitutional federal laws.
c. the constitution overrides state laws only when federal actions align with its authority.
d. federal laws are always superior regardless of their constitutionality.

1. analysis: distinguishing government types

how does the u.s. constitution ensure that the government remains accountable to the people?
a. by allowing citizens to directly make all government decisions.
b. by permitting congress to amend the constitution without public approval.
c. by requiring both citizens and officials to follow constitutional rules.
d. by giving unlimited power to the president to enforce laws.

Explanation:

• Question 4: The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states (local control), which weakened national unity and defense. The Constitution aimed to address this.
• Question 5: The Constitution is the supreme law. Federal laws that are constitutional override state laws.
• Question 6: Requiring citizens and officials to follow constitutional rules ensures government accountability.

Answer:

1. A. Too much local control can weaken the unity and defense of the nation.
2. C. The Constitution overrides state laws only when federal actions align with its authority.
3. C. By requiring both citizens and officials to follow constitutional rules.