Chapter 6 Test

What is a constitution?

• a plan for a government
• a list of laws

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• to declare independence
• to introduce the goals for the government

What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution?

• needed a strong central government
• needed to give more power to the state governments

What were the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the Constitution?

• wanted a stronger central government
• wanted to protect the rights of the people and the states

What is the meaning of “We the People” as written in the Preamble to the US Constitution?

• people give the government its power
• the president is the supreme power

What does "promote the general welfare" mean?

• protect the country with a military
• do what is good for the majority of the people (ex, public education)

What does the term “posterity” mean?  

• future
• peaceful

Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states that the government should preserve peace within the country?

• provide for the common defense
• promote domestic tranquility

Which article in the U.S. Constitution established and explains the Legislative branch? 

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

Which article in the U.S. Constitution established and explains the Executive branch? 

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV