10 questions
In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble also accomplish?
outlines the rights of the people
provides a set of rules for creating laws
proclaims our independence from Great Britain
identifies the goals and purposes of the government
The headline "Federal Government Approves Creation of a Military Air Force!" reports a decision of the government.
Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
provide for the common defense
Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle of consent of the governed?
we the people
establish justice
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
Based on the image how , how is a goal of the Preamble being violated in this image?
by violating the general welfare by restricting voting rights
by violating a more perfect union by discouraging segregation
by violating the separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution
by violating domestic tranquility by encouraging government abuse of power
"The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted." - James Madison
Based on the quote above, which principal of government would James Madison have supported?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
self-government
federalism
"The accumulation of all powers,...in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, ...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny."
- James Madison
Based upon the quote, which principle would Madison most likely have wanted included in the structure of the United States government to prevent tyranny?
federalism
natural rights
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
Which check does the president have over congress?
vetoing laws
approving treaties
approving nominations
declaring laws unconstitutional
Which principle does the judicial branch apply when it declares a law made by the legislative branch unconstitutional?
judicial privlege
checks and balances
separation of powers
consent of the governed
"Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men without a consequent loss of liberty!..."
based on the quote, why would the anti-federalist have been justified in wanting to include a bill of rights?
in order to protect people's freedoms from government abuse of power
in order to increase the central government's power and create a federal system
in order to limit the central government's power and maintain a confederal system
in order to limit the government through separation of powers and checks and balances
Which group supported the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Loyalist
Psatriots