In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
(A)The people express their will through political parties.
(B)Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
(C)The people express their will by directly creating laws
(D)Government receives it's power from the people
(D) Government receives its power from the people.
in the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “and to our posterity”(1 point)
(A) They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
(B) They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
(C) They wanted to form a better government immediately
(D)They wanted to form a government where the people have power
(B) They wanted to form a better government for the future generations.
in the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “and to our posterity”(1 point)
(A)They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
(B) They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
(C) They wanted to form a better government immediately
(D) They wanted to form a government where the people have power
(B) They wanted to form a better government for the future generations.
Read the passage below:
"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation."
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would the author support?
(1 point)
Responses
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The author would likely support the statement: "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend."
A soldier is being charged in a crime on a military based. Which type of law is being applied?(1 point)
Responses
Constitutional
Constitutional
Military
Military
Civil
Civil
Criminal
The type of law being applied in this scenario is Military law.
Julie is being accused of breaking her contract with a company. The company decides to pursue legal means. What type of law would be applied in this case? (1 point)
Responses
Constitutional
Constitutional
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Criminal
Juvenile
The type of law that would be applied in this case is Civil law.
What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case? (1 point)
Responses
Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
president is allowed freedom to make appointments
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
The outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case was that the Judicial branch was granted the power of judicial review.
A B C or D
D) Judicial branch has judicial review powers.
Which part of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary?(1 point)
Responses
Article 1
Article 1
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Preamble
The Preamble of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary.
Read the following passage from the Constitution.
"All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Federalism
Rule of Law
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances