WorksheetsQuizizz_Course E7
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
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1.
The 9th Amendment reinforces the principle that:
a)
Congress may grant additional rights to citizens at any time
b)
although certain rights of the people are listed in the Constitution, the people have many other rights that cannot be denied
c)
citizens only have the rights specifically stated by the Constitution
2.
The Framers of the Constitution wrote the word "justice" in the preamble to mean that laws are to:
a)
protect and be followed by all
b)
adjust opportunities and resources for the less fortunate
c)
hold government officials to a higher standard than the common citizen
3.
Domestic tranquility means:
a)
peace in one's home
b)
peace within the nation
c)
peaceful night's sleep
4.
In the Preamble, the term common defense refers to:
a)
defense for common crime
b)
defense lawyers for the common man
c)
protecting each state against foreign or domestic enemies
5.
General welfare means:
a)
average dollar amount for individuals receiving public assistance
b)
health care for military officers
c)
the mutual well-being of all the member states
6.
In the U.S. Constitution, the militia refers to:
a)
state police
b)
armed, trained, able-bodied citizens
c)
regular, standing army
7.
The Framers of the Constitution wanted to protect the right to life, liberty and property. This is known as:
a)
common rights
b)
natural rights
c)
human rights
8.
The Framers of the Constitution wanted the national government to have only the powers given to it. This is known as:
a)
limited government
b)
people power
c)
common cause
9.
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
Benjamin Franklin
10.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
a)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b)
Boston, Massachusetts
c)
New York, New York
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