Preamble

The phrase "We the people of the United States" reflects which of the following?

• The power to rule comes from a king

• Popular Sovereignty- The power to rule comes from the people

Which of the following statements from the preamble is most connected with the states?

• "We the people of the United States"

• "establish Justice"

• "Provide for the common defense"

• "In order to form a more perfect Union"

The ability of the government to tear down your house to build a high way (eminment domain) is associated with which of the following?

• "Insure domestic Tranquility"

• "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

• "Promote the general welfare"

• "Provide for the common defense"

In a democracy, power comes from the people.

• True

• False

Which of the following statments would be most associated with the military?

• We the People of the United States

• Establish Justice

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• Provide for the common defence

Where is the preamble located in the Constitution?

• The beginning

• The middle

• The end

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• To declare it the highest law in the land

• To introduce the Constitution and give its purpose

• To give us our rights

• To ratify the Constitution

What was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

• The states had too much power and the central government was weak

• The central government was too powerful

• It was very easy to amend or change

• There was no national legislature

What branch creates laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Bureaucracy branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch enforces the laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Bureaucracy branch

• Judicial branch