Which statement summarizes the original federalist position on the bill of rights? (cs 8)
question 1 options:

adopting a bill of rights was too risky because it might threaten ratification of the constitution.

no amendments were needed, as the constitution already had protections against excessive government power.

the bill of rights should be adopted because national sovereignty should always come before states’ rights.

additional amendments were needed, given the constitution’s lack of individual protections.
question 2 (2 points)

consensus building as a way of solving conflict is an important tool for citizens of a democratic society. which statement describes consensus building? (cs 4)
question 2 options:

both parties try to convince each other that their idea is better in order to solve a conflict.

both parties agree to a series of meetings in order to discuss solutions to a conflict.

both parties sacrifice something they want in order to solve a conflict.

both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict.
question 3 (2 points)

according to the us constitution, who or what has the power to ‘declare war’? (cs 5)
question 3 options:

the supreme court

the armed forces chief of staff

the president

congress
question 4 (2 points)

consider the following sequence of events: congress passes a bill. the president vetoes it. congress overrides the veto. the bill becomes a law. what constitutional principle is at work? (cs 15)
question 4 options:

federalism

separation of powers

checks and balances

popular sovereignty