Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.
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Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
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Preamble
Article I
Bill of Rights
Article IV
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In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
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The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
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Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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This 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?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history. Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Above is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which 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?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which 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?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which intention of the people has the purpose of protecting citizens from internal conflict, like rebellions and local violence?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which part of the Preamble requires that the government follows the principle of the rule of law and provides equal treatment under the law?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which part of the Preamble protects the principles of the Constitution for future generations?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which phrase in the Preamble is demonstrated by the example of the 17th amendment (1912), which allowed for direct election of US Senators?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which phrase in the Preamble is demonstrated by federal spending on Medicare, Social Security, food stamps, and other Safety Net Programs?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which phrase from the Preamble is demonstrated in the Bill of Rights protections for people accused of crimes, which guarantee all citizens a fair trial?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the part of the federal budget for military spending- Army, Air Force, Navy, etc?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the part of the federal budget for the national guard, and other organizations that "keep the peace" at home?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which principles of the Constitution are reflected in the intention of the Preamble "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity"?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Why did the Founding Fathers write the Preamble to the Constitution?
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SS.7.C.1.6
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Which purpose of the Preamble is reflected in government spending on roads, bridges, and other infrastructure systems to make peoples' lives easier?
