WorksheetsPreamble of the Constitution
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Article IV
c)
Preamble
d)
Article I
2.
The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968.
"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?
"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?
a)
Government holds frequent elections.
b)
Government exists to serve the people.
c)
Government promotes the general welfare.
d)
Government provides for the common defense.
3.
Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?
a)
Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
b)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.
c)
Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.
d)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.
4.
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
a)
Ensure domestic tranquility
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Provide for the common defense
5.
The statement below is from a historical document.
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
a)
Voters elect Congress members.
b)
The Electoral College elects Congress.
c)
Congress enforces policies.
d)
The president enacts policies.
6.
Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
a)
To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed
b)
To establish the goals and purposes of government
c)
To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens
d)
To ensure that people were free
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