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Preamble-Power in F.Gov-Fed/Anti-Fed

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
2.

The Preamble of the US Constitution:

a)

is a list of freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment

b)

the introductory paragraph of the US Constitution

c)

list of powers granted to the state governments

3.

Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly?

a)

"insure domestic tranquility"

b)

"do ordain and establish this Constitution"

c)

"establish justice"

4.

Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will guarantee a calm peaceful homeland?

a)

"insure a domestic tranquility"

b)

"promote the general welfare"

c)

"form a more perfect union"

5.

By setting up a national military, the new US government was able to:

a)

provide for the common defense

b)

establish justice

c)

form a more perfect union

6.
According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 
a)
Electoral College
b)
the states
c)
the people
d)
the President
7.
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
8.

Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?

a)

to list their rights

b)

to protect their rights

c)

to prevent ratification of the Constitution

d)

to argue with Federalists

9.

Believed in a strong national government

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

10.

Believed in strong state governments

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

11.

Article I (1) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government? 

a)

The Judicial Branch

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Executive Branch

12.

Article II (2) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government? 

a)

The Executive Branch

b)

The Judicial Branch

c)

The Legislative Branch

13.

Article III (3) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government? 

a)

The Judicial Branch

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Executive Branch

14.

There are three branches of government, each with different powers. This idea is called:

a)

Division of State

b)

Divided Authority

c)

Separate but Equal

d)

Separation of Powers

15.

According to the principle of Checks and Balances system, which branch of government is the MOST powerful?

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

d)

They are all equal in power.

16.

Each branch of government has powers that can be used to keep the other two from becoming too powerful. This is called:

a)

Democracy

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Representative Government

d)

Inalienable Rights

17.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
18.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
19.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
a)
True
b)
False