2020_Unit 2.1 Origins & Purposes of Gov't.

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble accomplish?

• Outlines the rights of the people

• Provides a set of rules for creating laws

• Proclaims our independence from Britain

• States the goals and purposes of government

The headline above reports a decision of the government.

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?

• insure domestic tranquility

• form a more perfect union

• promote the general welfare

• provide for the common defense

The statement below is from an historical document.

"We the people of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• Voters elect members of Congress.

• The Electoral College elects Congress.

• .Congress enforces policies.

• The President enacts policies.

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?

• Give land to the homeless.

• Fight wars on foreign soil.

• Keep the homeland at peace.

• Provide citizens with insurance.

The diagram above shows the purpose of government according to the Constitution's Preamble.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• depends on the people; serve the people

• depends on law; maintain the law

• depends on God; serve the people

• depends on liberty; preserve those liberties

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares acts of Congress unconstitutional?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• Advice and consent

• executive privilege

The statement below was written by John Adams in April 1776.

“A representation of the people in one assembly being obtained, a question arises, whether all the powers of government, legislative, executive, and judicial, shall be left in this body? I think a people cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one assembly.”

Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?

• separation of powers

• individual rights

• natural laws

• civic virtue

Which check does the President have over Congress?

• vetoing laws

• approving treaties

• approving nominations

• declaring laws unconstitutional

The table above describes several powers of the U.S. government.

Which two principles are described in this table?

• separation of powers and checks and balances

• separation of powers and popular sovereignty

• federalism and judicial review

• federalism and republicanism

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a federal court system

• The lack of legislative veto power

• . The lack of a strong military

• The lack of a bill of rights