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- 1. Multiple Choice
For what purpose did the Framers write the Constitution?
The Framers’ purpose was to declare independence from Great Britain.
The Framers’ purpose was to fix the Articles of Confederation.
The Framers’ purpose was to replace the Articles of Confederation with a better form of government.
The Framers’ purpose was to describe different types of government to the people.
- 2. Multiple Choice
“What is the Preamble?”
The Preamble explains the purpose for writing Constitution.
The Preamble replaced the Articles of Confederation
The Framers of the Constitution made a republic
The Constitutional Convention was caused by Shay’s Rebellion
- 3. Multiple Choice
Determine the meaning of the word Justice using context clues from the passage.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility......"
The idea that people are born with certain rights.
The idea that people can rebel if they do not like the government’s actions.
The idea that the government has unlimited power.
The idea of fair treatment under the law.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"
domestic tranquility
justice
perfect union
general walfare
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our home and country should be a peaceful and happy place to live."
liberty
domestic tranquility
common defense
perfect union
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
domestic tranquility
justice
common defense
perfect union
- 9. Multiple Choice
"For us and our future generations" would describe which phrase of the Preamble?
We the People
do ordain and establish
to ourselves and our posterity
in order to form a more perfect union
- 10. Multiple Choice
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.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does our Constitution promote the general welfare?
freedom of all people
taxing the people
health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
paying people to be happy
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the Constitution mean when it "...secures The Blessings of Liberty"?
to be able to go to zoos
to secure freedom
getting free money
being assured a job
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
Ensure domestic tranquility
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty
Provide for the common defense
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.6
The Central Intelligence Agency was created to gather information to protect American Security Forces.Form a more perfect unionPromote the general welfareProvide for the common defenseEstablish justice - 16. Multiple Choice
The National Guard was called in to maintain law and order after segregation laws were struck down and schools were integrated.
Insure domestic tranquility
Establish Justice
Secure the blessings of liberty
Form a more perfect union
- 17. Multiple Choice
Congress created Medicaid in 1965 to provide medical care to the poor and the elderly.
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty
Form a more perfect union
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Department of War was established in 1789 and later became known as the Department of Defense.
Form a more perfect union
Promote the general welfare
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
- 19. Multiple Choice
The 1st Supreme Court Justice was appointed by George Washington in 1789.
Insure domestic tranquility
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Secure the blessings of liberty
- 20. Multiple Choice
Article IV (4) of the Constitution says that all states have to obey national laws.
Form a more perfect union
Secure blessings of liberty
Insure domestic tranquility
Establish Justice
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