WorksheetsPreamble-Power in F.Gov-Fed/Anti-Fed
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The Preamble of the US Constitution:
is a list of freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment
the introductory paragraph of the US Constitution
list of powers granted to the state governments
Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly?
"insure domestic tranquility"
"do ordain and establish this Constitution"
"establish justice"
Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will guarantee a calm peaceful homeland?
"insure a domestic tranquility"
"promote the general welfare"
"form a more perfect union"
By setting up a national military, the new US government was able to:
provide for the common defense
establish justice
form a more perfect union
Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?
to list their rights
to protect their rights
to prevent ratification of the Constitution
to argue with Federalists
Believed in a strong national government
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Believed in strong state governments
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Article I (1) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government?
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
Article II (2) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government?
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
Article III (3) of the Constitution sets up which branch of Government?
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
There are three branches of government, each with different powers. This idea is called:
Division of State
Divided Authority
Separate but Equal
Separation of Powers
According to the principle of Checks and Balances system, which branch of government is the MOST powerful?
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
They are all equal in power.
Each branch of government has powers that can be used to keep the other two from becoming too powerful. This is called:
Democracy
Checks and Balances
Representative Government
Inalienable Rights
Congress impeaches a judge?
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
True/False: The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
