SOL CE 2C and 2D The Structure of the Constitution

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution is known as the...

• Articles

• Preamble

• Charter

• Bill of Rights

The Preamble lists the ...

• powers of the three branches of government.

• rights of the individual.

• purposes and goals of the government and reasons for writing the Constitution.

• limitations placed on citizens' freedoms.

What purpose stated in the Preamble is best carried out by our nation's armed forces?

• Form a more perfect union.

• Establish justice.

• Provide for the common defense.

• Promote the general welfare.

Shay's Rebellion and other conflicts were created by the Articles of Confederation allowing the states the ability to almost freely govern themselves which led to conflict and tariffs (taxes on goods) between the states. What purpose of the Preamble best addressed this issue of the Articles of Confederation?

• Provide for the common defense.

• Secure the blessings of liberty.

• Promote the general welfare.

• Form a more perfect union.

Our court system which tries cases involving federal, state, and local laws serves which purpose established by the Preamble?

• Provide for the common defense.

• Ensure domestic tranquility.

• Establish justice.

• Promote the common good.

The first three words to the U.S. Constitution establish that...

• The branches of government.

• The limitations on individual rights.

• The power of the government shall come from the people.

• The system to make changes to the U.S. Constitution.

The Executive Branch's structure and leadership is laid out in what portion of the U.S. Constitution?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

Changes to the U.S. Constitution such as the one that gave us the freedoms in this picture are known as?

• Articles

• Charters

• Grievances

• Amendments

This image refers to the 3rd Amendment. How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution so far?

• 10

• 17

• 23

• 27

Why have there been so few amendments made to the U.S. Constitution so far?

• The process to make an amendment is long and complex.

• There have been few changes to society of the United States since the Constitution was written.

• The President often refuses to approve amendments after they have been proposed.

• The Constitution specifically limits the number of amendments that may be made to it.