Intro and Preamble

The Preamble gives

• the goals of the Constitution

• the reasons why the colonies declared independence

• who won the American Revolution

"We the People" refers to which constitutional principle?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The Constitution was established in order to

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• punish people

• provide peace and safety for the people

Which of the following IS NOT one of the principles of the Constitution?

• Federalism

• General Welfare

• Limited Government

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Dividing the government into 3 branches is called

• Congress

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Congress is made up of

• The President and the Vice-President

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch

What document is considered "the Supreme Law of the Land"?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Declaration of Human Rights

• The Constitution

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington D.C

• Springfield, IL

• New York City, New York