US Constitution

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All of the following ideas are contained in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT

All men are created equal.

Revolutions are NEVER justified.

Men have certain rights that cannot be taken away by government.

Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence is centered on the ideas of “Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness”. What are these called

Popular Sovereignty

Executive Privilege

Natural Rights or your unalienable rights

Federalism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why did the Founding Fathers repeal the Articles of Confederation

It created a weak central government.

It taxed citizens excessively.

It created a central government that was too powerful.

.It created on overly powerful military.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The idea that the powers of government should be divided into three different branches is called:

checks and balances

separation of powers

federalism

implied powers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In the American system of government power is divided between the national government and state governments. This principle is referred to as:

Republican.

Federalism.

Monarchy

Democratic.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When one branch of government is blocked by the power of another branch of government, this concept is called:

checks and balances

separation of powers

Federalism

.implied powers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Preamble to the constitution lists all of the following goals EXCEPT:

Ensure the right to vote by all citizens

Establish justice

Provide for the common defense.

To form a more perfect union.

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