1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 Test

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

• Bill of Rights
• Article IV
• Preamble 
• Article I

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People?"

• The people express their will through political parties.
• The people express their will by directly creating laws.
• Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.
• Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

The statement below is from a historical document.  "We the People of the U.S. ... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the U.S. of America." How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• Voters elect Congress members.
• The Electoral College elects Congress.
• Congress enforces policies.
• The president enacts policies.

The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968. "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."
What intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?

• Government holds frequent elections.
• Government exists to serve the people.
• Government promotes the general welfare.
• Government provides for the common defense.

Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

• Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.
• Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Members of the U.S, House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.

Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?

• Declaration of Independence
• Preamble to the Constitution
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Bill of Rights

The newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. History.  Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline.

• Ensure domestic tranquility.
• Promote the general welfare.
• Secure the blessings of liberty.
• Provide for the common defense.

The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay. "...our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..."  Why should this freedom by guarded?

• To provide the news media with a guaranteed profit.
• To keep the news media from controlling the political process.
• To provide the government with an accurate information source
• To keep the government from becoming the primary information source.

The passage below is one of the grievances found in the Declaration of Independence. "For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these States."
Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflect this complaint?

• Due process of law, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
• Equal protection, assistance of counsel, speedy, and public trial
• Bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
• Bear arms, equal protection, speedy, and public trial

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government
• right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
• freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
• right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial