Unit 3: The US Constitution

Front

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government? Options: the Articles, the Amendments, the Preamble

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the Preamble

Front

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power? Options: "in order to form a more perfect union", "insure domestic tranquility", "promote the general welfare", "We the People"

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"We the People"

Front

Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?

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establish justice

Front

Which part of the Preamble means "the government's job is to create a better life for everyone"? Options: insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

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promote the general welfare

Front

Which part from the Preamble means "give freedom to ourselves and future generations"?

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secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

Front

Which phrase from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"? Options: domestic tranquility, justice, perfect union, general welfare

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perfect union

Front

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

Front

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these

Front

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? A strong national government, A stronger militia, A common currency, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A strong national government