SS.7.C.1.5 and 1.6 Review

Front

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

Back

the Preamble

Front

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government gets its power?

Back

"We the People"

Front

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

Back

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

Back

promote the general welfare

Front

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

Back

secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

Front

Which phrase from the Preamble means "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"?

Back

perfect union

Front

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

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

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

Back

strong central government

Front

What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency

Front

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

Back

A strong national government