U.S. History Chapter 3-5 Quiz Review

Popular Sovereignty is best defined as authority derived from the will of the people.

A President uses a "veto" to block a bill from becoming law.

To "override" a veto, Congress reverses it with a two-thirds majority vote.

A "civilian" in government is an individual not serving in the military.

The Preamble's goal to "promote unity among the states" is to Form a More Perfect Union.

"Establish Justice" means ensuring fairness within the legal system.

Protecting citizens from foreign threats is the goal to Provide for the Common Defense.

The U.S. Constitution's core structure is made up of seven main articles.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

The principle of "Separation of Powers" implies power is distributed among Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.