Principles of the US Constitution

Making sure the country has an army is a principle or purpose or government that is found in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• True

• False

Keeping law and order is a principle or purpose or government that is found in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• False

• True

Making sure everyone has a home is a principle or purpose or government that is found in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• True

• False

Protecting a person's individual rights is a principle or purpose or government that is found in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• False

• True

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Constitution listed in the Preamble?

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

• Establish Justice & Promote the General Welfare

• In order to form a more perfect Union

• Function without the input of Citizens

• Insure Domestic Tranquility & Provide for the Common Defense

Why was the Constitution created?

• The correct the weaknesses from the Articles of Confederation

• To create a more perfect Union

• To replace the Confederacy

• To help James Madison gain political power

The rule that every state in our country has two U.S. senators and a certain number of members of the House of Representatives based on the population of the state is an example of which essential idea of constitutional government?

• Direct Government

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

• Shared Powers

The government ONLY has the powers that are granted to it in the Constitution.

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

• Separate Powers

• Rule of Law

A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and create laws on their behalf.

• Individual Rights

• Representative Government

• Monarchy

• Rule of Law

Divides responsibilities and authority among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• Separate Powers

• Shared Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty