Principles and the Preamble Answers

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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
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.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
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Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

A
governing commerce
B
interpreting laws
C
regulating taxes
D
enforcing laws
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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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The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
B
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
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Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of

A
citizens accused of a crime.
B
elected representatives.
C
every American citizen.
D
state and national officials.
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The framers of the US Constitution wrote the Preamble to

A
establish the sovereignty of individual states.
B
introduce the core ideas of the new government.
C
define the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
D
enforce the powers of the confederation government.
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How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

A
by preventing arrest and detention
B
by preventing detention for a crime without evidence
C
by providing a defense for committing a crime
D
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial
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The president vetoes a bill proposed to become law by Congress. In this situation, what is the purpose of this power?

A
to limit the power of the legislative branch
B
to replace the power of the legislative branch
C
to strengthen the power of the legislative branch
D
to remove the power of the legislative branch
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Which concept describes the idea that government and government officials are not above the law?

A
limited government
B
federalism
C
rule of law
D
guaranteed rights
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According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

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

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