constitution quiz

1: WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PREAMBLE?

• Introduce the Constitution

  States the 6 goals of the Constitution

• Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

• To provide benefits to all citizens

  (life, liberty, happiness)

2: WHAT DOES “IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION” MEAN?

• Equal Representation (2 per state)

  
  

• To build a better country

  
  

• Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

3: WHAT DOES “ESTABLISH JUSTICE” MEAN?

• To enforce strict punishment for all crimes.
• To create a system that prioritizes wealth over fairness.
• Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

  
  

4: WHAT DOES “INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY” MEAN?

• In committee; the main job of Congress is to turn bills into laws

  
  

• To provide benefits to all citizens

  (life, liberty, happiness)

• Make sure we have peace in our own country

5: WHAT DOES “PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE” MEAN?

• To build an army to protect ourselves

  
  

• Make sure that all citizens now and in the future have freedom

• It created TWO houses of Congress instead of one

6:WHAT DOES “PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE” MEAN?

• To interpret and explain laws

• To provide benefits to all citizens

  (life, liberty, happiness)

• The highest court in the United States

7:WHAT DOES “SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY” MEAN?

• Approving Appointments

  Impeachment

  
  

• To make laws

• Make sure that all citizens now and in the future have freedom

  
  

8:WHAT IS A REPUBLIC?

• Approving Appointments

  Impeachment

• A republic is a representative form of government in which the citizens have the right to vote

• The President can veto bills passed by Congress

9:HOW WAS CONGRESS SET UP BY THE GREAT COMPROMISE?

• It created TWO houses of Congress instead of one

• Checks and Balances

• Approving Appointments

  Impeachment

10: WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?

• To enforce laws and maintain order.
• The function of the legislative branch is to make laws.
• To interpret laws and regulations.