Constitutional Principles Test Review

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble also

accomplish?

• identifies the goals and purposes of the government

• proclaims independence from Great Britain

• provides a set of rules for creating laws

• outlines the rights of the people

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble also

accomplish?

• identifies the goals and purposes of the government

• proclaims independence from Great Britain

• provides a set of rules for creating laws

• outlines the rights of the people

The headline below reports a decision of the government.

"Federal Government Approves Creation of a Military Air Force."

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

The headline below reports a decision of the government.

"Federal Government Approves Creation of a Military Air Force."

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle of consent

of the governed?

• promote the general welfare

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• we the people

Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle of consent

of the governed?

• promote the general welfare

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• we the people

The quote below is from a writer of the United States Constitution.

“The accumulation of all government powers, ... in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, ... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

• James Madison

Based upon the quote, which main principle would Madison want in order to prevent tyranny?

• natural rights

• separation of power

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

The quote below is from a writer of the United States Constitution.

“The accumulation of all government powers, ... in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, ... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

• James Madison

Based upon the quote, which main principle would Madison want in order to prevent tyranny?

• natural rights

• separation of power

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

Which principle limits the power of the government by requiring fair and reasonable procedures when

life, liberty and property are at stake?

• checks and balances

• separation of power

• due process of law

• self government

Which principle limits the power of the government by requiring fair and reasonable procedures when

life, liberty and property are at stake?

• checks and balances

• separation of power

• due process of law

• self government