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The Constitution regulates government powers by

A
providing guides and limits to the government’s power.
B
providing an undivided government power structure.
C
providing a weakened central government structure.
D
providing a majority of power to state governments.
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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 improve the government system and structure.
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to create a system of laws for internal peace.
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to identify the seat of power in the government.
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to install this government system for the nation.
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Read the preamble to the Constitution.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.According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

A
the order
B
the union
C
the defence
D
the people
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The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

A
checks and balances.
B
federalism.
C
branching.
D
popular sovereignty.
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The Constitution’s creation of a national government with separation of powers

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prevents the national government from being controlled by one branch.
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eliminates overlapping or repetitive government powers among the branches.
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reduces government powers among all branches and gives them to the states.
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replaces stronger branch powers with weaker powers and grants more power to voters.
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When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

A
presidential veto.
B
popular sovereignty.
C
checks and balances.
D
habeas corpus.
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Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare.

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create and maintain a system that exists to serve state governments.
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set up an operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government.
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preserve and enforce internal law and order.
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maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.
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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.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
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The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
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According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

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practicing religions that are national and official.
B
practicing religions approved by the government.
C
practicing religion only in private settings.
D
practicing any religion that one chooses, or none at all.
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Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.. . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established for?

A
the states and elected officials
B
foreign powers and leaders
C
past generations
D
present and future generations
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According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States’ interactions with other nations?

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

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