WorksheetsSOL CE 2 Part B - Challenge
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
The Preamble begins with —
When in the course of human events -
We the people of the United States -
We hold these truths to be self evident -
To all to whom these Presents shall come -
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 and the purposes of the government.
It reveals why the colonies declared their independence.
When the United States Army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the -
Bill of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Preamble
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this headline?
Insure domestic tranquility
Form a more perfect union
Provide for the common defense
Establish justice
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?
To establish justice
to insure domestic tranquility
to provide a common defense
To form a more perfect union
Which fundamental principle does "We the People" establish?
consent of the governed
limited government
rule of law
representative government
The amendment process is complex. Therefore, how many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
14
27
10
22
What would be the best title for this diagram?
The Amendment Process
The Nomination Process
The Citizenship Process
The Election Process
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
Introduction
Articles
Amendment
Preamble
Which statement best completes the diagram?
Proposed by Congress
Recommended by Committee
Proposed by General Assembly
Recommended by President
Look at the headline. What headline would likely occur next?
Which of the following only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitution?
Virginia voters ratify the amendment.
A Constitutional convention ratifies the amendment.
A special committee proposes the amendment.
The legislature proposes the amendment.
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?
The U.S. Congress could pass a federal law.
The states would eliminate the Electoral College in their state.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution would be proposed and ratified.
The voters could refuse to elect members of the Electoral College.
