Unit 2 Part 3 Random Review (BM 1.8, 1.9, 3.3, 3.5)

Which part of the U.S. Constitution introduces the goals and purposes of our government?

• The Postamble

• The Preamble

• The Ramble

• The Articles of Confederation

Why does the Preamble to the US Constitution begin with the words "We the people"?

• To show the importance of separation of power

• To show the importance of Popular Sovereignty (people power)

• To establish the Supremacy Clause

• Crickets

Which goal in the Preamble aims to make a better more united country than the terrible Articles of Confederation?

• Establish Kona Ice

• Establish Justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defense

Which goal in the Preamble focuses on supporting the general well-being of all US Citizens?

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Secure gum on the floor

How does the US Constitution separate the powers of our government?

• It makes birthday cake every July 4th

• It enforces due process of law

• It created 3 separate branches with different jobs to do

• It established "checks" on the other branches

Which is the best example of how the US Constitution limits government power through "checks and balances"?

• The President can veto a bill passed by Congress
• The President can declare war without Congressional approval
• The legislative branch can declare a law unconstitutional

• Congress can go to Wendy's for lunch

Which of the ideas listed below limit the powers of the US government (pick more than 1)?

• Individual rights in the Bill of Rights

• Due Process of Law in the Bill of Rights

• Checks & Balances, Separation of Powers

• Rule of rivers and lakes

Which branch of government includes a Senate with 100 members and a House of Representatives with 435 members proportionally assigned based on each state's population?

• The anime coloring book branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch (Congress)

Which list includes the enumerated/delegated powers of the Legislative Branch?

• Collect taxes, print currency, declare war, regulate trade & more

• Command the armed forces, collect taxes, print currency, veto laws

• Interpret laws, declare war, create the armed forces, borrow money

• Collect stickers, print smiley faces, trade baseball cards

Who impeaches government officials, confirms presidential appointments (picks), ratifies treaties made by the President and oversees and investigates?

• Congress

• The President

• The Cabinet

• Scooby Doo