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Principles and the Preamble — Quiz Answers

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The preamble begins with “We the People of the United States,” which establishes the idea of

A
judicial review
B
checks and balances.
C
separation of powers.
D
popular sovereignty.
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Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution. Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare. According to the excerpt, the responsibility of government is to

A
set up an operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government.
B
maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.
C
create and maintain a system that exists to serve state governments.
D
preserve and enforce internal law and order.
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The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

A
popular sovereignty.
B
branching.
C
checks and balances.
D
federalism.
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Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

A
enforcing laws
B
regulating taxes
C
governing commerce
D
interpreting laws
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According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States’ interactions with other nations?

A
“provide for the common defence”
B
“promote the general Welfare”
C
“establish Justice”
D
“ensure domestic Tranquility”
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The Constitution regulates government powers by

A
providing an undivided government power structure.
B
providing guides and limits to the government’s power.
C
providing a weakened central government structure.
D
providing a majority of power to state governments.
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According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States’ interactions with other nations?

A
“establish Justice”
B
“ensure domestic Tranquility”
C
“provide for the common defence”
D
“promote the general Welfare”

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