Topic 5 Test

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”

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

What is popular sovereignty?

• A system where power is divided between central and state governments
• The belief that government is subject to the will of the people
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between federal and state governments

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Mason
• Roger Sherman
• James Madison
• Benjamin Franklin

What are enumerated powers?

• Powers not directly stated in the Constitution
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between federal and state governments
• Powers that belong to the states

What is federalism?

• The Supreme Court's power to judge actions of other branches
• Sharing power between federal and state governments
• Belief that government is subject to the will of the people
• Legislative powers suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution

What are implied powers?

• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers that belong to the states
• Congressional powers suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
• Powers shared between federal and state governments

Who suggested the "Great Compromise"?

• James Madison
• George Mason
• Roger Sherman
• Thomas Jefferson

What are reserved powers?

• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between the federal government and the states
• Powers that belong to the states
• Powers not directly stated in the Constitution