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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which document outlined the goals and purposes of our current US government?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble
- 2. 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
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"
secure the blessings of liberty
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThere is a terrorist attack in New York City. The National Guard and Army are called out.Common DefenseGeneral WelfarePerfect UnionPosterity
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhere in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)General WelfareDomestic TranquilityJusticeCommon Defense
- 6. 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
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)GrievancesUnalienable RightsPurposesWeaknesses
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government.WeakStrongStableBig - 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. Multiple Choice"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity...."
These are the opening lines of what famous document?The Declaration of IndependenceThe Articles of ConfederationThe US ConstitutionThe Bill of Rights - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich document is shown here?Bill of RightsEmancipation ProclamationDeclaration of IndependencePreamble to the US Constitution
- 13. Multiple Choice
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "promote the general welfare." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government?
using tax money to build a community health care center
using tax money to train postal workers and utility workers
using tax money to support high school sports and athletic programs
using tax money to allow under-privileged students to participate in a tour of Washington D.C.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "insure domestic tranquility." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government?
lowering the voting age to 18
requiring all men to register for the draft at age 18
using tax money to hire more law enforcement officers
using tax money to build a new highway system
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these serves as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and outlines the "founding fathers" intentions regarding the Constitution's meanings?Article IThe PreambleBill of RightsThe Articles of Confederation
- 16. Multiple Choice
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Preamble to the United States Constitution, our nation needed to form a "more perfect union." Which document had been the "law of the land" since 1781 and now needed to be replaced in 1787?the Virginia Planthe Bill of Rightsthe New Jersey Planthe Articles of Confederation
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "provide for the common defence." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government?America's declaration of war against Japan in 1941.The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970.The preservation of all citizen's rights to free speech and religion.The establishment of a court system that offers due process rights to all citizens.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What event might have been an example of why the framers of the Constitution included the phrase "insure domestic tranquility?"
Shays' Rebellion
Intolerable Acts
American Revolution
Stamp Act
- 20. Multiple Choice
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
Voters elect Congress members.
The Electoral College elects Congress.
Congress enforces policies.
The president enacts policies.
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