Rapid Review Red CE.2c-d

Where are the goals and purposes of the national government listed?

• The Bill of RIghts

• The Preamble

Where is the Preamble located in the Constitution of the United States?

• The Introduction

• The Conclusion

What famous phrase does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States start with?

• "All Men are Created Equal"

• "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"

• "We the People"

"We the People" means the power of the government comes from -

• Congress

• the People

• the President

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the government found in the Preamble?

• To provide for the common defense

• To establish justice

• To establish a national religion

• To promote the general welfare

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the government found in the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect union

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To secure the blessings of liberty

• To tax without representation

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution of the United States?

• 10

• 27

• 72

Which statement is FALSE about the amendment process?

• The Constitution of the United States contains its own amendment process.

• Only the Supreme Court has the power to amend the Constitution.

• The Virginia Constitution contains its own amendment process.

The Virginia Constitution has never been amended or revised.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement is TRUE about amending the Constitution of the United States?

• The amendment process is simple and new amendments are passed every year.

• Amendments are not passed very often because the process is complex.