WorksheetsEOC OP 3
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?
the Articles
the Amendments
the Preamble
Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?
"in order to form a more perfect union"
"insure domestic tranquility"
"promote the general welfare"
"We the People"
What does the phrase "We the people" signify in the Preamble of the Constitution
Rule of Law- Everyone must follow the laws even people in gov.
Popular Sovereignty- Gov. gets its power from the people
Federalism- The national gov. and state gov. share power
Republicanism- Citizens vote for representatives in gov.
Which role of gov. is most reflected in the headline?
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
provide for the common defense
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
form a more perfect union
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: establish justice
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: insure domestic tranquility
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: promote the general welfare
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
guarantee liberty and freedom for current and future generations
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.
consent of the governed
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
Who interprets the law?
Which branch writes legislations (laws)?
True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
True/False: The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
Who was the Enlightenment thinker to first suggest the separation of powers & checks and balances in government?
The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.
Congress impeaches a judge?
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
Which group was worried that states might lose their power if the Constitution was ratified?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group thought that a strong central government was essential for the USA to survive as a nation?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group thought that a Bill of Rights MUST be added to the Constitution to protect people's freedoms?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
In America today, what document directly protects your rights?
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Which group wrote a series of texts to try to convince people the Constitution should be ratified?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group believed that the national government was granted limited powers by the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group thought that the Constitution lacked a list of rights (like freedom of speech)?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group thought that the state and local governments should have the most authority since they best understood what their citizens needed?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group eventually ratified the Constitution BECAUSE a Bill of Rights was added?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group viewed the separation of powers between 3 branches as a way to limit the national government's power?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
