Preamble Study Guide

What does the Preamble also accomplish?

• outlines the rights of the people

• provides a set of rules for creating laws

• proclaims independence from Great Britain

• identifies the goals and purposes of the government

What goal of the Preamble is being represented in the headline?

• Establish justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

Which statement in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution refers to the concept of consent of the governed?

• we the people

• establish justice

• form a more perfect union

• promote the general welfare

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

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

• separation of power

• checks and balances

What limits the power of the government by making sure fair and reasonable procedures are in place when it comes life, liberty and property?

• self government

• due process of law

• separation of power

• Checks and balances

Below is a newspaper headline. DAILY NEWS: Congress Overrides Presidential Veto. Which principle is reflected in the headline above?

• A. popular sovereignty

• B. checks and balances

• C. separation of powers

• D. consent of the governed

Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people...

Based on the quote, what is one importance of the rule of law?

• Citizens should have access to all laws.

• The government should keep secrets from citizens.

• Citizens should be informed abut government actions.

• The government should be free of distractions while making laws.

Below is a newspaper headline. How does the headline demonstrate the impact of the rule of law on government officials?

• A. Government officials are accountable to the law.

• B. Government officials make decisions based on the law.

• C. Government officials must have transparency of institutions.

• D. Government officials may not receive due process from institutions.

Based on the image, what is being described?

• Government Procedures

• Government Consistency

• Government Enforcement

• Government Transparency

What protects Individuals rights in the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• First Ten Articles

• The First Amendment