Federalism and Preamble - Missed Questions

Which 3 of the following are not government responsibilities belonging to the states?

• Establishing speed limits

• Conducting foreign policy

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Promoting public health

According to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, what does "insure domestic Tranquility" mean?

• Providing public healthcare

• Promoting international peace and harmony

• Ensuring the government is free from conflict

• Maintaining peace and order within the country

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• It states freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

• It lists the grievances against the English government.

• It explains why the Constitution was written.

• It reveals why the colonies declared their independence.

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution begins with the words “We the People” and outlines the government's goals. Which scenario best shows how the government fulfills the goal to "promote the general welfare" as stated in the Preamble?

• The military responds to a threat against the nation’s borders.

• A constitutional amendment is passed to change the voting age.

• A federal court strikes down a law that violates freedom of speech.

• Congress passes a bill to build public health clinics in underserved communities.

Select the purposes of the United States government as stated in the Constitution.

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish justice

Which goal of the U.S. government is stated in the quote from the Preamble?

"Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"

• To promote the well-being of Americans

• To protect the freedom of Americans

• To ensure peace among Americans

• To form a perfect union among Americans