The US Constitution

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

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

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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.

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution.

• Grievances

• Unalienable Rights

• Purposes

• Weaknesses

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

Why did the authors of the Constitution include a system of checks and balances?

• To make sure every citizen would have the same freedoms

• To allow Congress to rewrite the Constitution every 20 years

• To guarantee that no one branch of the government becomes more powerful than the other two

• To make state government more powerful than the federal government

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 0

• 34

• 27

What is a proposed law called?

• a veto

• a bill

• a cabinet

How many branches of government are there?

• One branch
• Two branches
• Three branches
• Four branches

Which is NOT a goal of the US Constitution?

• Establish a more perfect union

• Establish Justice

• Guarantee peace and tranquility

• Establish money

Which branch does the president lead??

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch