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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the introduction to the Constitution called?Articles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceBill of RightsPreamble
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?Electoral Collegethe statesthe peoplethe President
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn 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 ChoiceWhich of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"common defensedomestic tranquilityperfect unionliberty
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"libertycommon defensedomestic tranquilitygeneral welfare
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThere is a terrorist attack in New York City. The National Guard and Army are called out.Common DefenseGeneral WelfarePerfect UnionPosterity
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)General WelfareDomestic TranquilityJusticeCommon Defense
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhere in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)JusticeCommon DefenseGeneral WelfareDomestic Tranquility
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)GrievancesUnalienable RightsPurposesWeaknesses
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The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government.WeakStrongStableBig - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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 unioncommon defenselibertygeneral welfare
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word tranquility mean?CalmSleepyCrazyAll of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?We the Peopledo ordain and establishto ourselves and our posterityin order to form a more perfect union
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn 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 AmericaThe constitution was written for everyone in the world
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