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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
- 2. Multiple Choice
This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history. 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
- 3. Multiple Choice
The statement below is from a historical document. How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. "
Voters elect Congress members.
The Electoral College elects Congress
Congress enforces policies
The president enacts policies
- 4. 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 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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which phrases are found in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
promote a strong economy, guarantee the pursuit of happiness, raise an army
ensure peace, ensure that all men are equal, hold the union together
form a more perfect union, ensure domestic tranquility, promote general welfare
ensure domestic tranquility, protect life and liberty, protect freedom for all
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statement explains the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
It creates a domestic policy for the federal government.
It defines the responsibilities of the three branches of government.
It establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
It outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.
- 7. Multiple Choice
According to the Preamble, what was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution?
“to form a more perfect Union”
“to end all disputes between States”
“to preserve, protect, and defend the Union”
“to satisfy the opinions of Mankind”
- 8. Multiple Choice
The passage below is from a presidential speech. Which purpose of government could be used to justify the position in the passage?
guarantee cooperation among Americans
improve the quality of life for Americans
guard the freedoms of American people
protect American citizens from threats
- 9. Multiple Choice
The document excerpt below illustrates a government action. Based on the passage, how does the action illustrated in this document demonstrate that the government depends on the people for its power?
"We the People of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
The U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
The U.S. Constitution created the Congress.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of petition.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.
Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968. Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?
Government promotes the general welfare.
Government exists to serve the people.
Government holds frequent elections.
Government provides for the common defense.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Below is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed
To establish the goals and purposes of government
To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens
To ensure that people were free
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