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- Q1Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?PreambleArticle IBill of RightsArticle IV30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q2In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?The people express their will through political partiesThe people express their will by directly creating lawsGovernment receives its power from the people and exists to serve themGovernment receives taxes from the people and exists to support them30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q3How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?Voters elect Congress members.The Electoral College elects Congress.The president enacts policies.Congress enforces policies.30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q4This 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 exists to serve the peopleGovernment promotes the general welfareGovernment provides for the common defense.Government holds frequent elections30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q5Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.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.30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q6This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history. Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?ensure domestic tranquilitysecure the blessings of libertyprovide for the common defensepromote the general welfare30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q7Above 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 people were freeTo ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteedTo establish the goals and purposes of governmentTo provide for the wellbeing of all citizens30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q8Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the Amendment Process of the Constitution, which allows for changes to the Constitution based on concerns by the people?provide for the common defensepromote the general welfareestablish justiceform a more perfect union30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q9Which intention of the Preamble focuses on the "public interest", which allows every state and citizen to benefit from the government's services like environmental protection?insure domestic tranquilitypromote the general welfareprovide for the common defensesecure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q10Which intention of the people has the purpose of protecting citizens from internal conflict, like rebellions and local violence?form a more perfect unionpromote the general welfareestablish justiceinsure domestic tranquility30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q11Which part of the Preamble requires that the government follows the principle of the rule of law and provides equal treatment under the law?we the peopleestablish justiceform a more perfect unioninsure domestic tranquility30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q12Which part of the Preamble protects the principles of the Constitution for future generations?insure domestic tranquilitysecure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posteritywe the peoplepromote the general welfare30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q13Which phrase in the Preamble is demonstrated by the example of the 17th amendment (1912), which allowed for direct election of US Senators?Provide for the common defenseEstablish justicePromote the general welfareWe the People30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q14Which phrase in the Preamble is demonstrated by federal spending on Medicare, Social Security, food stamps, and other Safety Net Programs?Insure Domestic TranquilityProvide for the common defenseEstablish JusticePromote the general welfare30sSS.7.C.1.6
- Q15Which phrase from the Preamble is demonstrated in the Bill of Rights protections for people accused of crimes, which guarantee all citizens a fair trial?form a more perfect unioninsure domestic tranquilitypromote the general welfareestablish justice30sSS.7.C.1.6
