U.S. Constitution

What is the purpose of the phrase "We the People of the United States" in the Constitution's preamble?

• To show that the people hold all political power in the country

• To explain that the U.S. government has a duty to protect its people

• To show that the government must respect people's natural right

• To guarantee that the American people will get to vote on all new laws

What is the purpose of the phrase "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, [and] provide for the common defence" in the Constitution's preamble?

• To explain that the U.S. government has a duty to protect its people

• To show that the people hold all political power in the country

The U.S. Constitution creates a government with:

• dozens of small branches that compete for power.

• three branches that have roughly equal power.

• a powerful president and a weak Congress.

• a group of judges who make and enforce all laws.

According to the U.S. Constitution, the government is made up of:

• Congress and the lower branches it creates.

• several unequal branches competing for power.

• the president and the legislation that he or she selects.

• three equal branches with different powers.

Which statement best completes the table?

• State governments hold most power.

• There are three branches of government

Which statement best completes the table?

• All branches of government have equal power.

• The president is the head of all branches of government

Which statement best completes the diagram on the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The amendment is signed by the president.

• The amendment is proposed in Congress

Which statement best completes the diagram on the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The amendment is approved in both houses of Congress

• The amendment is edited in Congress and sent to the president.

The U.S. Constitution creates a balance between the state and national governments. This is an example of ______.

• representative democracy

• federalism

• separation of powers

The U.S. Constitution gives citizens the right to vote for the president. This is an example of ______.

• federalism

• checks and balances

• representative democracy