PMA # 2 Review

Front

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble also accomplish?

Back

identifies the goals and purposes of the government

Front

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline: "Federal Government approves creation of military air force!"? Options: establish justice, form a more perfect union, promote the general welfare, provide for the common defense

Back

provide for the common defense

Front

Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle of consent of the governed? Options: we the people, establish justice, form a more perfect union, promote the general welfare

Back

we the people

Front

Based upon the quote, which main principle would Madison want in order to prevent tyranny?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Which principle limits the power of the government by requiring fair and reasonable procedures when life, liberty and property are at stake?

Back

due process of law

Front

Below is a newspaper headline. Which principle is reflected in the headline above?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Based on the quote by John Adams, "Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people...", what is one importance of the rule of law?

Back

Citizens should be informed about government actions.

Front

How does the headline demonstrate the impact of the rule of law on government officials?

Back

Government officials are accountable to the law.

Front

Which principle of the rule of law best completes the diagram? Options: Procedures, Consistency, Enforcement, Transparency

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Transparency

Front

What protects basic freedoms in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Bill of Rights