Breaking Down the Constitution Test Review

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The structure of the U.S. government allows for the Legislative Branch to write laws, the Executive Branch to enforce laws, and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. This process is called

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separation of powers

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Which of these is NOT expressed within the Preamble? defend against external enemies, keep things peaceful inside the U.S., keep our freedom, protect the Bill of Rights

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protect the Bill of Rights

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In what way does the Constitution limit the power of the states? HINT: If it is a power of Congress or the federal government, it is not something the states are permitted to do. Options: It forbids states from printing their own money/currency, It forbids states from suing the federal government, It forbids states from voting on constitutional amendments

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It forbids states from printing their own money/currency

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Where do you look to know what powers are given to the U.S. Congress?

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Constitution

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What does separation of powers mean?

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the legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups.

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What Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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The government's power comes from the people.

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Which statement BEST describes the government outlined in the United States Constitution? Options: The President has unlimited power. Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The powers of our unicameral Congress are found in the Bill of Rights.

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Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Which of these serves as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and outlines the "founding fathers" intentions regarding the Constitution's meanings? Bill of Rights, Preamble, Article I, Article II

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Preamble

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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "provide for the common defence." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government? A declaration of war against Vietnam, The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, Protecting freedom of speech and religion

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A declaration of war against Vietnam

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According to the Preamble to the United States Constitution, our nation needed to form a "more perfect union." Which document had been the "law of the land" since 1781 and now needed to be replaced in 1787?

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Articles of Confederation