PMA Quarter 2 Review 24

Front

Which is a true statement about federalism? Options: The national and state governments share power. The national government holds all the power. The state governments hold all the power. The states can declare war and coin money.

Back

The national and state governments share power.

Front

Which statement best describes the intent of the Preamble? Options: List the rights belonging to the citizens., Protect the rights belonging to states., Limit the power of the new central government., Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.

Back

Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.

Front

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government gets its power? Options: “To provided for the common defense”, “Promote the general welfare”, “Insure domestic tranquility”, “We the people”

Back

“We the people”

Front

Which principle is reflected in the image? Options: Rule of law, Separation of powers, Checks and balances, Federalism

Back

Checks and balances

Front

How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the concept of Limited Government?

Back

The government has three branches

Front

Which statement best defines ‘due process’ of law? Options: People’s guaranteed rights can only be taken away in a severe emergency, Decisions affecting citizens are made by a jury of other citizens, Procedures used to enforce the law are just, fair, and reasonable, Government decisions affecting individuals are made privately

Back

Procedures used to enforce the law are just, fair, and reasonable

Front

Which example illustrates the system of checks and balances? Options: The Supreme Court enforces an executive order., Congress Override Presidential Veto, The President confirms the Supreme Court Justices, The Legislative branch pardons or forgives a crime.

Back

Congress Override Presidential Veto

Front

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"? Options: domestic tranquility, establish justice, common defense, perfect union

Back

establish justice

Front

The goal "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble refers to:

Back

Maintaining peace within the country

Front

What is meant by "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble?

Back

To support the military and protect the nation