The Constitution Unit Test

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

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.

There is a terrorist attack in New York City. The National Guard and Army are called out.

• Common Defense
• General Welfare
• Perfect Union
• Posterity

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"

• Justice

• Common Defense

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Articles of Confederation created a ______central government.

• Weak

• Strong

• Stable

• Big

Which proves we have a limited government?

• The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There is a bill of rights. 
• The people vote for their leaders. 

What is republicanism?

• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people. 

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

What specifically gives individual rights to the people?

• The Bill of Rights
• Magna Carta 
• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation