Quiz Holt Civics Chapter 3

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where should governments receive their powers?

• The consent of the governed (people)

• The ruling monarch

• The military forces

• The wealthiest citizens

When was the Compact that the Pilgrims on the Mayflower drew up?

• July 4, 1776

• November 21, 1620

• September 17, 1787

• December 25, 1620

What document did the Pilgrims write to create a new government based on the cooperation and consent of the people?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

Which one of the following is considered one of the most cherished ideals of government in the context of the Constitution?

• Government by monarchy

• Government by dictatorship

• Government by popular sovereignty

• Government by aristocracy

What concept appears in the opening sentence of the Constitution's Preamble?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

What phrase do the framers of the Constitution use to emphasize the authority of the people?

• In God We Trust

• Liberty and Justice for All

• We the People

• E Pluribus Unum

What does the Preamble of the Constitution clearly state about the American people?

• They request the establishment of the Constitution.

• They command the establishment of the Constitution.

• They suggest changes to the Constitution.

• They observe the establishment of the Constitution.

What is the significance of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• It outlines the amendments to the Constitution.

• It introduces the Constitution, explaining why it was written.

• It serves as the conclusion of the Constitution.

• It lists the signatories of the Constitution.

What is the purpose of the Preamble as stated in the image?

• It is a law.

• It is a statement of six goals for the government of the United States.

• It is a historical document with no relevance today.

• It is a declaration of independence.

According to the image, what should the new government be, in relation to the union created under the Articles of Confederation?

• A weaker union of a state.

• The same as the union created under the Articles of Confederation.

• A better union of a state than the union created under the Articles of Confederation.

• An independent state unrelated to the union created under the Articles of Confederation.