CH 5 A QUICK TOUR OF THE CONSTITUTION

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Why did the Preamble at the Constitution begin with the phrase, "We the People?"

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To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority

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Which identifies one of the goals of government listed in the Preamble? Options: To guarantee employment to all citizens, To expand the nation's frontiers westward, To establish independence from Great Britain, To protect the rights and freedoms of all citizens

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To protect the rights and freedoms of all citizens

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The chart shows the organization of the government of the US, based on the Constitution. Which constitutional principle is illustrated by the chart?

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separation of powers

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When the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?

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checks and balances

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Which constitutional principle do the following examples illustrate?
>the President meets with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
>The Supreme Court applies an existing law to a new situation.
>Congress passes a new environmental law.

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Separation of powers

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Which example illustrates the principle of checks and balances? Options: The Supreme Court interprets a federal law., The president vetoes legislation proposed by Congress., The president confers with the members of the Cabinet., A case between citizens from different states is tried in a federal court.

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The president vetoes legislation proposed by Congress.

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Which part of government in the U.S. Constitution was given the role of enforcing national laws? Options: Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives

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the President

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Why did Anti-Federalists' believe that it was critically important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees for free speech and a free press?

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They encouraged an open exchange of ideas.

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What was one of the Anti-Federalists' strongest arguments against the Constitution?

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It did not include list of protected rights for individuals.

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What was one outcome of the debate Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution?

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The later addition of the Bill of Rights