EOC Review Quiz (Category 2) 22/23

Where can you find the 6 goals and purposes of government?

• The Preamble of the Constitution

• The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence

• The Amendments

• The Mayflower Compact

What does the phrase "We the People" from the preamble tell us about the U.S. government?

• The government ultimately belongs to the King

• The government gets its power from the people

• The government can take the power from the people

• The government has three branches

Which phrase from the Preamble supports the idea that the government should make sure there is peace in our country?

• We the People

• Form a More Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

Which of the following options is the introduction to both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution?

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The Amendments

• List of Grievances

The US Supreme Court ruling that President Nixon could not use executive privilege to deny his participation in a federal investigation is an example of the government upholding which constitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Amendment 4

• Popular Sovereignty

The constitution outlining the powers of the federal government and the powers that are only for the states is an example of which constitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

Congress having the power to declare war and the President not being able to do so is an example of which constitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

The ability of the President to veto a law written by Congress is an example of which constitutional principle?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

"The constitution has enough power to overpower the states."

A member of which of the following groups would say this quote?

• Revolutionists

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Republicans

Why were the Federalists not afraid of a strong central government?

• Because they knew they could win another war.

• Because the Constitution already had a bill of rights.

• Because the Constitution had separation of powers and checks and balances.

• Because the Articles of Confederation was so weak.