Foundations of American Government

What are the following:

form a more perfect union

establish justice

insure domestic tranquility

provide for a common defense

promote the general welfare

secure the blessings of liberty?

• the Bill of Rights

• the concurrent powers

• goals or purposes of the government

• the opening statement of the Declaration of Independence

What would this be an example of?

Police officers getting a group of violent protestors under control.

• establishing justice

• insuring domestic tranquility

• securing the blessings of liberty

Life, liberty, and property were things that John Locke said humans should have when?

• from birth

• after becoming a citizen of a country

• after a person votes in an election

Suing someone in court would be a right that protects which one of the natural rights?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

To ensure that Americans get to keep and enjoy their rights, they need to be...

• using them all the time

• only using them when necessary

• responsible in their use

Which of the following would be a responsible citizen in regards to "Liberty"?

• making sure their family has enough food to eat

• helping the community pick up trash

• contacting your representative when you have a concern

What is an example of the type of government America has that involves the citizens?

• citizens go to local courthouse to cast votes on national laws

• citizens contact representatives to voice their concerns

• the president makes laws and decisions based on public opinion polls

What is the difference between a Congressman/woman and a Senator?

• congressmen/women represent the entire state while senators represent the whole nation

• congressmen/women represent a select portion of a state while senators represent the entire state

• congressmen/women and senators from a state represent all citizens of the entire nation

Which answer BEST explains federalism?

• a system of government where the three branches of government rules all 50 states

• a system of government where citizen contact their representatives to propose new laws

• a system of government with separate and shared responsibilities between the federal and state governments

Which branch of government would review whether a punishment was cruel or unusual?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial