SS.7.C.1.5 and 1.6 Review

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

• the Articles

• the Amendments

• the Preamble

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?

• "in order to form a more perfect union"

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "promote the general welfare"

• "We the People"

Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?

• in order to form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

Which part of the Preamble means "the government's job is to create a better life for everyone"?

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

Which part from the Preamble means "give

freedom to ourselves and future generations"?

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"

• domestic tranquility
• justice
• perfect union
• general walfare

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes
• Weak central government
• Provided for no common currency
• All of the these

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties