Lesson 5.1 Quiz- Goals of the Constitution

How does the Constitution support the rule of law?  (p. 176)

• The Constitution allows state laws to overrule national laws.

• The Constitution allows state laws to limit many individual freedoms.

• The Constitution spells out what the government can and cannot do.

• The Constitution creates different laws for different members of society.

Why does the Constitution begin with the phrase “We the People of the United States”?  (p. 177)

• To explain the nature of natural law.

• To establish the importance of justice for all.

• To emphasize that the people have popular sovereignty.

• To show that all Americans supported the new Constitution.

Two individuals have broken the same law by not paying their taxes. Even though one person is much wealthier than the other, both are given the same punishment. What is this an example of? (p. 180)

• Justice.

• Natural Law

• Limited Government

• Supremacy of the national government

In the Preamble, what is meant by the phrase “to insure domestic tranquility”? (p. 180)

• To provide citizens with religious liberty.

• To protect the United States from other countries.

• To maintain order and peace within the United States.

• To protect the health and well-being of individual citizens.

Which of the following is a goal of the Constitution that is stated in the Preamble? (p.180)

• To collect taxes.

• To protect states’ rights.    

• To establish a Supreme Court.

• To provide the common defense.

True or False: The framework for our government is provided by the Declaration of Independence. (p.175)

• True

• False

True or False: A state law can conflict with the U.S. Constitution. (p.175)

• True

• False

True or False: Our government upholds the idea of the rule of law through the rules outlined in the Constitution. (p.175-176)

• True

• False

True or False: The phrase “We the People,” has expanded to mean different groups over time. (p.178)

• True

• False

True or False: People choosing where to work, live, and believe is an example of liberty. (p.180)

• True

• False