Ch.3.1-Structure and Principles of the Constitution

Where do you find the purposes or goals of the new constitution?

• Preamble

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

Which is the basic order of the US Constitution?

• Preamble, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch

• Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, Preamble

• Preamble, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch

• Preamble, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Executive Branch

Opening line of the US Constitution.

• "We the People..."

• "When in the Course of Human Events..."

• "Fourscore and seven years ago..."

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."

According to the Preamble where does the government's power come from?

• Congress

• the People

• the Constitution

• the states

The "right to rule"

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Republicanism

Which goal stated in the Preamble means that the states are going to unite more effectively so they can operate as a single nation, for the good of all.

• Establish Justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defence

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What part of the Preamble sets the goal to create a system of government based on fair laws that apply equally to all people.

• Establish Justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defence

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What part of the Preamble implies that the government will maintain peace and order, keeping citizens and property safe from harm.

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defence

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What part of the Preamble implies that the government will be ready militarily to protect the country and its citizens from foreign enemies.

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defence

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What part of the Preamble seeks to help people live healthy, happy and prosperous lives.

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defence

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty