Constitution

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To identify the goals and purposes of government

• To declare independence

• To create the Articles of Confederation

• To state the individual rights of people

What is the meaning of "We The People"

• Everyone is equal

• Consent of the governed

• Separation of powers

• The citizens of the United States

What is the meaning of "provide for the common defense?"

• Create a military

• Right to bear arms

• Maintain peace

• Establish justice

Which of the following is a goal of the Preamble?

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Give the people the right to vote

• Expand the powers of the states

• Create 3 branches of government

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• Parliament

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

• The House and the Senate pass a law.

• The House of Representatives passes a law and the President approves the law.

• The people elect representatives to government

• There are state and federal governments.

What principle would help keep tyrants from having too much power?

• separation of powers

• popular sovreignty

• social contract

• natural rights

How can the President check Congress?

• Approve treaties

• Approve nominations

• Declare law unconstitutional

• Veto law

Who wanted a bill of rights in the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti Federalists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To protect individual rights and freedom

• To increase government power

• To increase state power

• To establish checks and balances