Origins and Purposes of U.S. Government

The document excerpt illustrates a government action.

Based on the passage, how does the action illustrated in this document demonstrate that the government depends on the people for its power?

• The U.S. Constitution created the Congress.

• The U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court.

• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of petition.

• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.

Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty

• provide for the common defense

The statement below is from a historical document. How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• Voters elect Congress members.

• The Electoral College elects Congress.

• Congress enforces policies.

• The president enacts policies.

Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

• Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.

• Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution establishes the goals and purposes of government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The First Amendment

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Preamble

The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968.

"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."

Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?"

• Government holds frequent elections

• Government exists to serve the people

• Government promotes the general welfare

• Government provides for the common defense

Below is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

"We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?

• To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed

• To establish the goals and purposes of government

• To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens

• To ensure that people were free

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Article IV

• Preamble

• Article I

The headline reports a decision of the government.

"Federal Government Approves Creation of a Military Air Force"

Which goal of the Preamble is the BEST reflected in the headline?

• insure domestic tranquility

• form a more perfect union

• promote the general welfare

• provide for the common defense

What check does the U.S. SENATE have on the president?

• overriding vetoes

• appointing judges

• declaring laws unconstitutional

• refusing to confirm appointments