New Civics EOC Random Review - Part 2

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the individual rights of citizens

• To introduce the goals and purposes of the U.S. government

• To declare independence from British rule

• To establish the three branches of government

What does "Form a More Perfect Union" aim to achieve?

• To create more than one national currency

• To better unite the states

• To establish a federal army

• To discourage cooperation between states

What example goes with "Insure Domestic Tranquility" in the Preamble?

• The signing of peace treaties

• The National Guard called in to maintain order after a hurricane in Florida

• Joining NATO

Which goal of the U.S. Constitution is exemplified by the President ordering troops to protect the U.S.A. in war?

• Form a More Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Promote the General Welfare

What is an example for "Promote the General Welfare"?

• The government training military soldiers

• The President supporting a plan for cancer research

• Establishing Federal courts

How does the U.S. Constitution aim to "Secure the Blessings of Liberty for Ourselves and Our Posterity"?

• By limiting freedom of speech and religion

• By increasing budgets for space exploration

• By protecting current and future generations' liberty and freedom

According to the U.S. Constitution, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• Enforces the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Makes the laws

• Ratifies presidential treaties

What power allows the executive branch to stop acts passed by the legislative branch?

• Ratify

• Impeach

• Veto

• Judge unconstitutional

Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

What is the goal of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To ensure one branch has more power

• To keep each branch's power in "balance"

• To allow the president to control the judiciary

• To prevent the legislative branch from making laws