Constitution - Preamble, Branches, & Principles

This person is credited with the idea of dividing the government into three different branches; with its own duties. 

• Charles de Montesquieu
• Charles Schultz
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

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

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• perfect union
• liberty

To establish justice means?

• Improve the court system
• Improve the police
• Improve the laws

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

• We the People
• do ordain and establish
• to ourselves and our posterity
• in order to form a more perfect union

In the Preamble, the words promote the general Welfare mean...

• provide money for every citizen
• encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens
• power is given to each state
• that the generals of George Washington's army would be promoted to a higher rank

In the Preamble, the words secure the Blessings of Liberty mean...

• make sure freedom and fairness continues for generations
• lock up the Constitution to protect it from thieves
• happiness and wellnes
• promise that everything will be peaceful

In the Preamble, the words domestic Tranquility mean...

• a calm and peaceful homeland
• foreign peace
• you have the right to defend yourself
• fair for everyone

A plan of government is:

• A Bill of Rights
• A Declaration of Independence
• A Constitution