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Worksheets2.1 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble
The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.
establish justice
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.
grievances
unalienable rights
purposes
weaknesses
What does the following phrase from the preamble mean?
"Do ordain and establish this Constitution"
gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence
encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone
The delegates and people living in the United States
do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.
The introduction to the United States Constitution.
Reorder the following to match the appropriate amendment number on the bottom
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
The right to bear arms
No forced housing of soldiers
No illegal search and seizures, and the right to privacy
Due Process, Eminent Domain, Grand Jury, No self Incrimination, No Double Jeopardy
According to the (a) you cannot have (b) nor may you receive punishment that is (c)
Legislative Branch
Makes the Laws
Executive Branch
Enforces the Laws
Judicial Branch
Interprets the Laws
Our nations First Government System
Articles of Confederation
Each branch has the ability to check the others to keep one branch from becoming too powerful
Check and Balances
(a) is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.
Which clause in the Constitution establishes the superiority of federal laws over state laws?
The Supremacy Clause
The Equality Clause
The Preemption Clause
Reserved powers are
powers belonging only to the national government
powers belonging only to the states
powers belonging only to the cities
powers that are used when there is a war
The people are the source of all governmental authority.
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Government may exercise only those powers given to it.
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Judicial Review
Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Republicanism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?
rule of law
checks and balances
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?
Bill of Rights
States Rights
Individual Rights
Right to remain Silent
Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?
Federalism
Limited Government
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
To give official approval to
ratify
precedent
bicameral
impeachment
