Unit 3 Test

What does "Preamble" refer to in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• a. The conclusion of the document
• b. The introduction that states the purpose
• c. A list of amendments
• d. A section describing state powers

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• a) Provide for the common defense
• b) Ensure domestic tranquility
• c) Establish justice
• d) Form a more perfect union

1. Use the diagram to answer the question. Declaration of Independence ? Constitution Which term correctly completes the diagram?

• a. Magna Carta
• b. Mayflower Compact
• c. Articles of Confederation
• d. Bill of Rights

Use the quotation to answer the question. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity [future generations], do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” —excerpt from the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution What does the phrase “to ourselves and our Posterity” suggest about the Founding Fathers’ goals?

• a. They wanted to create a lasting government that future Americans would benefit from.
• b. They were willing to sacrifice their liberty for the benefit of their children.
• c. They aimed to create a strong government, independent of the will of the people.
• d. They wanted to create a social contract that future Americans could not break.

Use the quotation to answer the question. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity [future generations], do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Which of the following most clearly reveals the Founders ideas about the source of government power?

• a. “We the People”
• b. “a more perfect Union”
• c. “this Constitution”
• d. “our Posterity”

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government could not enforce its laws.
• There was a strong central leadership.
• The national government could tax the states.
• There was a national court system.

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

• To outline specific laws the government must follow
• To establish the goals and purposes of the government
• To list grievances against the British Crown
• To describe the powers of the President

Which phrase from the Preamble indicates that the government is powered by the people?

• Establish justice
• Provide for the common defense
• We the People
• Ensure domestic tranquility

Which of the following was a viewpoint of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

• They believed a strong central government was necessary.
• They supported the ratification without a bill of rights.
• They wanted a bill of rights to protect individual liberties.
• They opposed any changes to the Articles of Confederation.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide a stable government?

• They allowed the President too much power.
• They did not allow Congress to regulate trade.
• They created a strong national court system.
• They unified the states under a single leader.