Unit 2 Topic 1 quiz review

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• Outlining the goals of the government

• defining states rights

• declaring independence

• establishing a monarchy

Which factor most motivated the Founding Fathers to include the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• To expand the powers of the federal government

• to limit the powers of the states

• to encourage foreign investments

• to protect individual liberties

Which statements best explain why the principles of the U.S. Constitution were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• enlightenment thinkers supported absolute monarchy

• enlightenment thinkers advocated for natural rights and social contracts

• enlightenment ideas emphasized the importance of reason and individualism

• enlightenment thinkers discouraged political change

Which statement best explains why the powers of the federal government are limited by the constitution?

• To prevent one branch from becoming to powerful

• to centralize power in the executive branch

• to increase the efficiency of the government

• to promote international trade

The constitution establishes a government based on ________________, where the power is divided among three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial

Which concept is most closely related to the principle of Separation of Powers?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

Which statement best explains how the U.S. Constitution can be amended?

• Through a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of congress followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states

• by a decision from the supreme court

• through a simple majority vote in both houses of congress

• by a national referendum

Which statements best explain the purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

• to ensure that each branch can check the powers of the others

• to give more powers to state governments

• to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

• to simplify the process of passing laws

Who is the only NFL team to go undefeated in regular season and win a super bowl?

• 1972 Dolphins

• 2021 49ners

• 2010 Saints

• 1989 Cowboys

This branch has the veto power

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial