WorksheetsPreamble to the Constitution
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 29mins
Click on ALL the answer choices that accurately describe the Preamble to the Constitution.
It comes at the beginning of the Constitution, like an introduction.
It comes at the end of the Constitution, like a conclusion.
It previews the rest of the Constitution.
It explains the structure and all the powers of the new government in detail.
It explains what the Founding Fathers hoped to accomplish.
Demand or order into law
ordain
domestic tranquility
justice
a more perfect union
Peace at home at all times
ordain
domestic tranquility
common defense
a more perfect union
Fairness
Constitution
domestic tranquility
common defense
justice
To be together without flaws or errors
Constitution
Blessings of Liberty
common defense
a more perfect union
To come together as a country to defend ourselves
Constitution
Blessings of Liberty
common defense
a more perfect union
To have health and happiness
domestic tranquility
Blessings of Liberty
general welfare
posterity
To make, build, or create
domestic tranquility
establish
general welfare
ordain
introduction to the Constitution; states the purpose
posterity
a more perfect union
Preamble
Constitution
thankful for our freedom
Blessings of Liberty
justice
Preamble
establish
set of laws and principles that define a government's powers
Blessings of Liberty
Constitution
Preamble
ordain
future generations
Blessings of Liberty
Constitution
Preamble
posterity
Click all that apply: What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
No Executive Branch/President
Inability to tax at the Federal Level
Strong central government
Not standing federal army
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
Declaration
Principle of Power
Preamble
Articles of Confederation
What was the clearly stated purpose that the Founders gave for creating a new government? Hint: first sentence
provide for common defense
form a more perfect union
insure domestic tranquility
establish justice
Public schools are one example of the government's effort to do what?
promote the general welfare
provide for the common defense
secure the blessings of liberty
establish justic
Foreign policy is....
how other countries view the USA
when one country has an explosive economy
when two countries interact with one another
how we print money
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To state the goals of the Constitution.
To set limits of the authority of the federal government.
To establish the relationship of the branches of government.
To explain the reasoning behind the break with England.
The phrase from the Preamble "Insure Domestic Tranquility" means to:
Keep the peace within our borders
Provide financial stability for the nation
Give all citizens a job
Create opportunities to vote
What is the meaning of "To form a more perfect union"
The people of the United States
To form a better/stronger country
To promote the well-being of all citizens
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?
To outline the structure of the government
To declare independence from Britain
To introduce the goals and underlying principles of the Constitution
To list the grievances against the King of England
26th Amendment
Everyone is equally protected by the law
Happened during the Vietnam War, when young men were being drafted to fight, but did not have the right to vote. Lowering the voting age to 18 years of age.
Banning of poll taxes (charged a tax to vote – which kept African American from voting after the civil war and well into the 1960s)
What fraction is needed to propose and ratify an amendment?
1/2 and 2/3
3/5 and 2/3
2/3 and 4/5
2/3 and 3/4
* Passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress
*Ratified by legislatures or conventions in three-fourths of the states
* _______________________?________________________
Which of these best completes the list above?
Overturns the Supreme Courts ruling
Becomes a revision to the federal income tax code
Takes effect as an international treaty
Becomes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution
15th Amendment - 19th Amendment - 24th Amendment - 26th Amendment
The four amendments mentioned above are similar in that each
expanded the rights of the accused
put limits on Presidential powers
shifted more power to state governments
extended the vote to a disenfranchised group
Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
The (a) amendment African American males voting rights.
Card 19- There has been talk of a new amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to run for president. Who would have the power to propose this amendment?
The states
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
Under the King of England, homes and businesses were allowed to be searched without a warrant. How was this addressed in the U.S. Constitution?
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
7th amendment
No cruel or unusual punishments
8
3
6
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination or the right to remain silent, and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.
3rd
6th
10th
5th
Which amendment allows for the right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination?
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
The right to a speedy and public trial is guaranteed by which amendment?
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
Which amendment protects those who have been charged with a crime?
4th
5th
6th
8th
All of these
What Amendment is the right to own weapons?
First
Second
Fourth
Third
Fifth
giving testimony that can be used against you to show your guilt
Self Incrimination
Due Process
Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
