Which statement best explains the importance of the phrase “We the people” in the preamble?

the people could make laws for the country

How does the source best show the form of government the US adopted with its Constitution?

It shows representatives working for the people.

Which statement best describes the U.S. Constitution?

It is a living document & states the roles and resp. of gov

Why was the U.S. Constitution written?

To establish a national government.

Why did our country’s founding fathers create a government with three branches?

To make sure that governing powers have checks and balances

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1
Which statement best explains the importance of the phrase “We the people” in the preamble?
people from other countries are prevented from working
people would have less power than the government
the people could make laws for the country
people, instead of a king, would travel to the new states
2
How does the source best show the form of government the US adopted with its Constitution?
It shows the flags of the different colonies.
It shows the beginnings of a political party.
It shows people discussing an important issue.
It shows representatives working for the people.
3
Which branch of government is mainly responsible for deciding if a law is fair?
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
Congress
4
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
judicial
legislative
military
executive
5
A change to a Constitution is called....
delegate
Articles
an amendment
Preamble
6
Which branch or branches of the government are responsible for printing money?
judicial
executive and judicial
executive
judicial and legislative
7
What branch of government makes sure laws are fair?
military
legislative
judicial
executive
8
Which branch of government makes law?
military
executive
legislative
judicial
9
a group of leaders who were members of the Continental Congress & helped to write the Const.
The Army
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Founding Fathers
10
Which document provided for the establishment of the executive branch?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
11
Which statement best describes the U.S. Constitution?
It is a living document & states the roles and resp. of gov
a living document & allows judges to veto bills in Congress
a living document & makes the president the ruler.
cannot be added to and states the roles & resp. of gov.
12
Why was the U.S. Constitution written?
To announce that America would be an independent nation.
To establish a national government.
To establish the capitol in Washington D.C.
To announce that George Washington was the first president.
13
Why did our country’s founding fathers create a government with three branches?
To make the United States more like the English government
To create more jobs for the people in government
To make sure one branch would always be more important
To make sure that governing powers have checks and balances

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