How did the United States Constitution lay a foundation for demo

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which 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

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?

• establish justice

• form a more perfect union

• promote the general welfare

• provide for the common defense

Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle 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?

“The accumulation of all government powers, ... in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, ... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”                                                                                     - James Madison

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

• separation of power

• checks and balances

Which principle limits the power of the government by requiring fair and reasonable procedures when life, liberty and property are at stake?

• self government

• due process of law

• separation of power

• checks and balances

Which principle is reflected in the headline above?

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• consent of the governed

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

Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people...                                                                                                                    -John Adams

• A. Citizens should have access to all laws.

• B. The government should keep secrets from citizens.

• C. Citizens should be informed about government actions.

• D. The government should be free from 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.

Below is a diagram of the rule of law. Which principle of the rule of law best completes the diagram?

• A. Procedures

• B. Consistency

• C. Enforcement

• D. Transparency

What protects basic freedoms in the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• First Ten Articles

• The First Amendment