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SOL CE 2 Part B - Challenge

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Preamble begins with —

a)

When in the course of human events -

b)

We the people of the United States -

c)

We hold these truths to be self evident -

d)

To all to whom these Presents shall come -

2.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

It states freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

b)

It lists the grievances against the English government.

c)

It explains why the Constitution was written and the purposes of the government.

d)

It reveals why the colonies declared their independence.

3.

When the United States Army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the -

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

c)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

d)

Preamble

4.

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this headline?

a)

Insure domestic tranquility

b)

Form a more perfect union

c)

Provide for the common defense

d)

Establish justice

5.

The Articles of Confederation created a loose association of states under the newly founded government.  When the U.S. Constitution was written a goal was created that was the opposite of a confederation among the states.  Which goal in the Preamble changed the relationship among the thirteen states?

a)

To establish justice

b)

to insure domestic tranquility

c)

to provide a common defense

d)

To form a more perfect union

6.

Which fundamental principle does "We the People" establish?

a)

consent of the governed

b)

limited government

c)

rule of law

d)

representative government

7.

The amendment process is complex.  Therefore, how many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

a)

14

b)

27

c)

10

d)

22

8.

What would be the best title for this diagram?

a)

The Amendment Process

b)

The Nomination Process

c)

The Citizenship Process

d)

The Election Process

9.

What do you call a change to the Constitution?

a)

Introduction

b)

Articles

c)

Amendment

d)

Preamble

10.

Which statement best completes the diagram?

a)

Proposed by Congress

b)

Recommended by Committee

c)

Proposed by General Assembly

d)

Recommended by President

11.

Look at the headline. What headline would likely occur next?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of the following only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitution?

a)

Virginia voters ratify the amendment.

b)

A Constitutional convention ratifies the amendment.

c)

A special committee proposes the amendment.

d)

The legislature proposes the amendment.

13.

There is a majority of the public who are asking the Congress to change the process for electing the President by eliminating the Electoral College. How would this occur?

a)

The U.S. Congress could pass a federal law.

b)

The states would eliminate the Electoral College in their state.

c)

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution would be proposed and ratified.

d)

The voters could refuse to elect members of the Electoral College.