Wyatt CE 2c - review

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
• The people of Massachusetts.

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty
• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• general welfare

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)

• General Welfare
• Domestic Tranquility
• Justice
• Common Defense

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)

• Justice
• Common Defense
• General Welfare
• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution and the United States Government

• Grievances
• Unalienable Rights
• Purposes
• Weaknesses

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• perfect union
• common defense
• liberty
• general welfare

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

• We the People
• do ordain and establish
• to ourselves and our posterity
• in order to form a more perfect union

The army, navy, air force and marines are all a part of which phrase:

• provide for the common defense
• ensure domestic tranquility
• we the people 
• establish justice