Quiz on the Rule of Law and the Constitution

What is the “rule of law”?

• Law applies to some people

• The government is above the law

• Law applies to everyone equally

• Laws are only for citizens

Why is the rule of law important in the U.S. government?

• It gives the president extra power

• It holds all individuals accountable under the law

• It only applies to lawmakers

• It limits citizen rights

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Introduces the laws of the nation

• Lists the rights of citizens

• Sets goals for the nation

• Outlines the duties of the president

Which phrase is found in the Preamble?

• “We the People”

• “In order to avoid taxes”

• “For freedom and justice”

• “To establish more laws”

Who supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• The British government

• Loyalists

Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution initially?

• They feared central government power

• They wanted a king

• They wanted a monarchy

• They supported Great Britain

Which branch of government can veto laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

What is the main role of checks and balances?

• To divide the government

• To allow each branch to limit the others

• To give one branch more power

• To make government simpler

Which document guaranteed individual rights to protect freedoms?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• It had a strong executive branch

• It did not have enough central power

• It provided too much control over states

• It did not include individual rights