Midyear Review Section 2

^{Match with the meaning}

Preamble

• gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

• encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

• The delegates and people living in the United States

• do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

• The introduction to the United States Constitution.

Match with the meaning

In order to form a more perfect union

• to gain and keep peace in the United States

• set up a fair system of laws

• for all citizens throughout the United States of America

• in order to begin a better national government

• to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances
• Unalienable Rights
• Purposes
• Weaknesses

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 part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

• the Articles

• the Amendments

• the Preamble

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?

• "in order to form a more perfect union"

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "promote the general welfare"

• "We the People"

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.

What allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches?

• separation of powers

• constitutional government

• treaty

• checks and balances

Which event convinced many U.S. citizens that a stronger national government was needed?

• the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• the creation of the Northwest Ordinance

• the American Revolution

• Daniel Shays' Rebellion