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WorksheetsChapter 4 The Constitution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase,“We the People”?
to indicate that the nation government had limited power
to indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation
to indicate that federal power was separated among three branches
to indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority
Which identifies one of the goals of government listed in the Preamble?
to guarantee employment to all citizens
to expand the nations frontiers westward
to establish independence from Great Britain
to protect the rights and freedom of all citizens
When the president nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
checks and balances
The list below provides three examples of actions by the U.S government
>The President meets with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
>The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional
>Congress passes a new environmental law
Which constitutional principle of these examples illustrate?
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
checks and balances
Which example illustrates the principle of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court interprets a federal law
The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress
The President confers with the members of the Cabinet
A case between citizens from different states is tried in a federal court
Why did the Anti-Federalists believe that it was critically important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees for free speech and a free press?
They encouraged citizens to vote
They encouraged an open exchange of ideas
They supported the growth of political parties
They helped government leaders to control the people
What was one of the Anti-Federalists strongest arguments against the Constitution?
It did not create a national executive
It did not include a list of protected rights for individuals
The new central government would be too dependent on the states
The new central government would be too weak to protect American interest abroad
What was one outcome of the debate between Federalists and the Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution?
the layer addition of the Bill of Rights
the acquisition of Florida from Spain
the spread of slavery into Western territories
the acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase from France
Which Article lays out Ratification?
Article IV
Article VII
Article VI
Article V
Which article establishes the lower courts?
Article VI
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