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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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Read the Preamble to the US 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.

A
to regulate trade and collect taxes
B
to enforce laws without regard for public safety
C
to maintain power for a select group of people
D
to create a system that guarantees peace and freedom
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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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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
5

To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the Constitution to the law belong?

A
federal
B
executive
C
judicial
D
legislative
6

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.
7

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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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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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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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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