17 questions
Which goal of the Constitution is fulfilled if the Governors of Virginia and West Virginia work together to solve common problems?
Provide for the common defense
Form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Promoted the general welfare
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
It states freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
It lists the grievances against the English government.
It explains why the Constitution was written.
It reveals why the colonies declared their independence.
Which statement represents the goal "to form a more perfect union?"
To provide a healthy and safe environment
To make fair laws
To defend the country from outside threats
To bring the country together
Which example best demonstrates Adam being responsible?
He sends a care package to his brother serving in the Army.
He finds ten dollars in the hall and gives it to his best friend.
He completes his homework each day after school.
He holds the door open for a woman and her children.
All of the following are duties EXCEPT —
serving on a jury or as a witness in court
voting
serving in the armed forces if called
paying taxes
"All men are created equal, with certain unalienable rights."
Secure the blessings of liberty
Ensure domestic tranquility
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Which statement represents the goal "to promote the general welfare?"
To create a system of fair laws
To bring the country together
To maintain a safe and healthy environment
To protect our basic freedoms
The writers of the Constitution added the Bill of Rights in order to fulfill what goal of the government?
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Insure domestic tranquility
Secure the blessings of liberty
Which statement represents the goal "to ensure domestic tranquility?"
To maintain a healthy and safe environment
To keep the peace within the country
To protect our basic freedoms
To protect us from outside enemies
Which phrase represents the goal "to establish justice?"
To defend the nation from outside threats
To keep the peace within the country
To make fair laws that apply to everyone
To provide a safe and healthy environment for all
Which statement represents the goal "to secure the blessings of liberty?"
To keep the peace with in the country
To protect our basic freedoms
To create a system of fair laws
To bring the country together
The purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution is to:
Outline the structures of the United States government
Set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government
Define the roles of each branch of government, including checks and balances
Explain the relationship between the state and federal government
Which statement represents the goal "to provide for the common defense?"
To protect each state from another state
To maintain a healthy and safe environment
To protect the country from outside enemies
To protect our basic freedoms
Which goal is NOT stated in the Preamble?
To establish justice
To provide for the common defense
To promote the pursuit of happiness
To form a more perfect union
The Preamble begins, "We the People," thereby establishing that the power of government comes from
the citizens
the government
the president
the constitution
When states work together to solve a common problem, what purpose of government as stated in the Preamble is being fulfilled?
"secure the blessings of liberty"
"ensure domestic tranquility"
"form a more perfect union"
"establish justice"
When the United States Army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the -.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights