CE.2b Documents & Preamble

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What document stated grievances against the king of Great Britain, declared the colonies’ independence, affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness), and affirmed the idea that all people are created equal?

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Declaration of Independence

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What established the first form of national government for the independent states, maintained that major powers resided with individual states, created a weak central government (e.g., no power to tax or enforce laws), and led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States of America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Established the idea that all people are equal under the law

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Declaration of Independence

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Established the current structure of the United States government

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Constitution

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American _____ _____ is founded on concepts articulated in earlier documents.

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constitutional government

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What sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government? Options: The Magna Carta, The Articles of Confederation, The Bill of Rights, The preamble of a constitution

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The preamble of a constitution

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What part of the preamble establishes that the power of government comes from the people?

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we the people

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What part of the preamble to the Constitution means to make a better government? Options: To form a more perfect union, To establish justice, To ensure domestic tranquility, To provide for the common defense, To promote the general welfare

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To form a more perfect union

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What part of the preamble to the Constitution means to create a fair court system? Options: To form a more perfect union, To establish justice, To ensure domestic tranquility, To promote the general welfare, To secure the blessings of liberty

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To establish justice

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What part of the preamble to the Constitution means to keep things peaceful at home?

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To ensure domestic tranquility