Creating a New Government
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- Q 1/10Score 0The section of the Preamble to the Constitution which states “in Order to form a more perfect union” is most likely a reference to which of the selections listed below?29the need for organized labor in the new nationcreating new states under this documentthe transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitutiondeparture from Great Britain
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- Q1The section of the Preamble to the Constitution which states “in Order to form a more perfect union” is most likely a reference to which of the selections listed below?the need for organized labor in the new nationcreating new states under this documentthe transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitutiondeparture from Great Britain120s
- Q2Which of the following individuals was NOT present at the Constitutional Convention?Alexander HamiltonBenjamin FranklinBaron de MontesquieuJames Madison120s
- Q3Which of the following goals stated in the Preamble to the Constitution appear to address weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterityestablish justice and insure domestic tranquilityWe the Peoplepromote the general welfare120s
- Q4What day do we celebrate "Constitution Day" in America?September 17July 4December 16April 19120s
- Q5The opening of the Preamble (“We the People of the United States…”) suggests that the power of this government is derived from which of the selections listed below?Divine Right of Kingsan oligarchythe Congressconsent of the governed120s
- Q6Which of the following arguments would have been made by a Federalist at the Constitutional Convention?The "necessary and proper" clause grants too much freedom and flexibility to Congress.A confederal system of government is much more preferential than a federal system of government.The powers delegated to the federal government are few and defined, and the powers that remain to the states are numerous.A bill of rights should be added to the Constitution as a safeguard against a tyrannical government.120s
- Q7In the Preamble to the Constitution, one immediate argument for the relevance of the document is the quote “in order to form a more perfect Union.” How was the Union “imperfect” prior to this document?The Federal Government was too weak.There was no Union.The Federal Government was too powerful.The States were too weak.120s
- Q8Which of the following was a major goal of the Framers of the Constitution as stated in the Preamble?expand the United States to the Pacific Oceanestablish independence from Great Britainsecure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posteritybind together the states less closely120s
- Q9Which of the following does NOT describe Shays' Rebellion?Congress did nothingproved Congress could not maintain orderunfair British laws led to rebellionfarmers were protesting taxes120s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances?The President vetoing a congressional law.A federal court hearing a case that was appealed from a lower court.The President leading the military in war.Congress writing a law for the nation.120s
