Principles and the Preamble

Question 1

The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

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federalism.

Question 2

Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare.

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maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.

Question 3

The power to create laws and to regulate taxes and commerce belong to which branch of government?

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legislative

Question 4

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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to create a system of laws for internal peace.

Question 5

Which concept describes the idea that government and government officials are not above the law?

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rule of law

Question 6

According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

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practicing any religion that one chooses, or none at all.

Question 7

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.

Question 8

When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

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checks and balances.

Question 9

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

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by preventing detention for a crime without evidence

Question 10

Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of

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every American citizen.

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