Mini #4 Review - Part #1

 In the Preamble, what is the meaning of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union”?

• to preserve states’ rights

• to create a separation of powers

• to unite the states more fully under one government

• to guarantee the well-being and happiness of every citizen

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• To promote full employment

• To maintain international order

• To provide for the common defense

• To establish the best education system

What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• to explain the colonists’ reasons for separating from England

• to help the national government raise more revenue

• to overcome the threat posed by Shays’ Rebellion

•   to identify the goals of the national government

What is meant by “insure domestic tranquility” in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• to prevent a foreign invasion

• To prohibit taxation without representation

• to guarantee that Americans enjoy high standards of living

• to maintain peace at home by preventing violent disturbances or rebellions

Based on the language of the Preamble, what conclusion can be drawn about the

government of the United States?

• It was established by its citizens to protect their liberties and to promote their well-being.

• It has maintained the same methods of government as the Articles of Confederation.

• It promotes the interests of the majority without protecting minority rights.

• Its primary purpose is to preserve states’ rights.

The passage below is from the Preamble to the Constitution.

We the People of the United States . . .

do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

How are the ideals of this passage reflected in the modern political system of the United States?

• The appointed Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are the highest authority in interpreting the law.

• State governments and the national government have different responsibilities.

• Bills approved by Congress have to be signed by the President before becoming law.

• U.S. citizens elect many of their public officials.

Which power was delegated to Congress by the Constitution?

• the power to declare war

• the power to charter a national bank

• the power to set a national minimum wage

•   the power to organize a public school system

Which is an example of a power delegated to Congress by the Constitution?

• the power to regulate trade between different states

• the power to register voters for elections

• the power to issue driving licenses

• the power to issue pardons

Which branch of the national government has the power to declare war?

•   the President

• the Supreme Court

• Congress

• the federal district courts

What is the significance of the “Elastic Clause”?

• Congress is not subject to the Constitution.

• Congress has additional unwritten powers it can exercise at any time.

• Congress can do anything that a majority of its members in both houses decide to do.

• Congress has the power to do anything necessary and proper to perform its delegated powers.