The Constitution - 1.6, 1.7, 3.4, 3.13 & 3.14

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"

Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?

• in order to form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

Which part of the Preamble means "the government's job is to create a better life for everyone"?

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• insure domestic tranquility

How many goals are listed in the Preamble?

• 5
• 6
• 8
• 4

This system makes sure that no one branch can have too much power.

• democracy

• impeachment

• checks and balances

• election

This branch can pass a law even if it's been vetoed by the President.

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

This branch has the power to veto a bill, making it harder for that bill to become a law.

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

This branch appoints the judges for the Supreme Court.

• judicial

• legislative

• executive