8.23 (Preamble)

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances
• Unalienable Rights
• Purposes
• Weaknesses

Which statement is true about the concept of Federalism?

• Americans must only obey state laws.
• Federalism was designed to give the president more power.
• It does not put a limit on the government.
• The power is shared by the state and national governments.

This image shows which political concept?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Power

• Judicial Review

Which branch carries out the law, administers the bureaucracy, and makes political appointments?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• State

Which branch ratifies appointments and treaties?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

The president has the power to declare war.

• True

• False