Foundations of Government

What does the U.S. Constitution say the government should do to make sure people are treated fairly?

• The government should focus solely on economic growth.
• The government should limit individual freedoms.
• The government should prioritize military strength.
• The government should establish justice and promote the general welfare.
• The government should enforce strict laws without regard for fairness.

What does the U.S. Constitution mean when it says "ensure domestic tranquility"?

• It implies the enforcement of strict laws and regulations.
• It refers to the establishment of international peace treaties.
• It means to promote economic growth and prosperity.
• It signifies the need for military strength and defense.
• It means to maintain peace and order within the country.

The Declaration of Independence was like a..

• treaty between nations
• manifesto for a revolution
• charter of rights
• constitution of a state
• break up letter to England

The U.S. Constitution tells us how to do what...?

• establish a monarchy in the U.S.
• regulate international trade exclusively.
• create laws for other countries.
• define the role of the Supreme Court only.
• how to govern the United States.

Which U.S. document was like a breakup letter to the King of England?

• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution
• Federalist Papers
• Declaration of Independence

Which U.S. Document shows us how to govern the United States of America?

• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Federalist Papers
• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution

What does "limited government" mean?

• A government with absolute power over its citizens.
• A form of government that promotes totalitarianism.
• A system where individual liberties are completely ignored.
• A government that only operates during emergencies.
• The government can only do what the people say it can

What is one way the government’s power is limited?

• The government has unlimited power.
• The President can make laws without approval.
• Citizens have no rights against the government.
• The Constitution limits government power.
• The government is controlled by private corporations.

Who helps keep the government from getting too strong?

• The people, by voting and speaking up

• Executive orders of the Judges

• Legislative veto and laws

• Central place of powers

• The King and Queen

How did the colonies in America developed forms of representative government

• Local leaders were appointed by the King without any elections.
• Colonies had no form of government and operated as independent territories.
• All decisions were made by a single colonial governor with no assemblies.
• Colonies were governed solely by British officials without local input.
• Colonies established local assemblies and town meetings allowing elected representatives to speak for the people