In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
A. the people express their will by directly creating laws
B. government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
C. government receives it's power from the people
D. the people express their will through political parties.
C. 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"
A. they wanted to form a government where the people have power
B. they wanted to form a better government for the future generations
C. they wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
D. they wanted to form a better government immediately
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?
A. the U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
B. the ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
C. the U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
D. the ratification process allows the president to reflect public view
A. 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?
A. Constitutional
B. Military
C. Civil
D. Criminal
B. Military
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?
A. Civil
B. Constitutional
C. Criminal
D. Juvenile
A. Civil
What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?
A. Judicial branch has Judicial review powers
B. Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
C. President is allowed freedom to make appointments
D. Legislature is now allowed to make laws
A. Judicial branch has Judicial review powers
Which part of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary?
A. Article 1
B. Bill of Rights
C. Federalist papers
D. Preamble
D. Preamble
B. checks and balances
Read the following passage from the Constitution.
"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it..."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
A. popular sovereignty
B. federalism
C. checks and balances
D. separation of power
C. checks and balances
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.
A. rule of law
B. checks and balances
C. federalism
D. separation of powers