Constitution

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
• The people of Massachusetts.

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty
• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• general welfare

The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government. 

• Weak
• Strong
• Stable
• Big

Government is by the consent of the governed.

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism

Government officials are never above the law.

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism

The right to bear arms.

• Individual Rights
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Republicanism

State governments have the power to pass gambling laws within their states.

• Federalism
• Individual Rights
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights
• Federalism

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government