Principles and the Preamble

Question 1

According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States’ interactions with other nations?

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“provide for the common defence”

Question 2

The Constitution regulates government powers by

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providing guides and limits to the government’s power.

Question 3

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

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by preventing detention for a crime without evidence

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

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judicial

Question 7

Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

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enforcing laws

Question 8

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 9

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 10

The framers of the US Constitution wrote the Preamble to

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introduce the core ideas of the new government.

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