What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble
2. Multiple Choice
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According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?
Electoral College
the states
the people
the President
3. Multiple Choice
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In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?
The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
The people of Massachusetts.
4. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
common defense
domestic tranquility
perfect union
liberty
5. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"
liberty
common defense
domestic tranquility
general welfare
6. Multiple Choice
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There is a terrorist attack in New York City. The National Guard and Army are called out.
Common Defense
General Welfare
Perfect Union
Posterity
7. Multiple Choice
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Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
Justice
Common Defense
8. Multiple Choice
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Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)
Justice
Common Defense
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
9. Multiple Choice
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The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)
Grievances
Unalienable Rights
Purposes
Weaknesses
10. Multiple Choice
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The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government.
Weak
Strong
Stable
Big
11. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."
perfect union
common defense
liberty
general welfare
12. Multiple Choice
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What does the word tranquility mean?
Calm
Sleepy
Crazy
All of the above
13. Multiple Choice
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"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
We the People
do ordain and establish
to ourselves and our posterity
in order to form a more perfect union
14. Multiple Choice
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In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?
The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
The constitution was written for all people in North America
The constitution was written for everyone in the world