How does the rule of law affect the actions of government?

It prevents government from abusing its power.

Which statement best describes how the rule of law impacts the actions of government?

It requires the government to follow all laws.

Which statement reflects an idea expressed in the Preamble?

The government should protect the freedom of future generations.

What is the purpose of rule of law?

To protect us from an arbitrary and abusive government, To protect us from a tyranny

What does the phrase "We the People" mean?

Government receives its power from the people

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Preamble?

allow the government to collect taxes

Which statement describes the point of view of most Anti-Federalists on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

Individual rights should be included.

Which statement reflects the point of view of a Federalist?

A national government could be more effective with more power., States should delegate powers to a national government.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Preamble?

to repay the soldiers who had fought in the Revolution

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1
Which group of people refused to ratify the U.S. Constitution unless it protected individual rights?
Whigs
Anti-Federalists
Republican
Federalists
2
How does the rule of law affect the actions of government?
It allows government to expand its power.
It prevents citizens from ignoring the government.
It prevents government from abusing its power.
It ensures that citizens have a say in the government.
3
Which statement best describes how the rule of law impacts the actions of government?
It requires the government to get all laws approved by voters.
It allows the government to ignore certain laws.
It requires the government to follow all laws.
It allows the government to pass any laws it wants.
4
Which statement reflects an idea expressed in the Preamble?
The power of the three branches of government should be limited.
The leaders of the federal government should be directly elected.
The government should provide a college education to all citizens.
The government should protect the freedom of future generations.
5
What is the purpose of rule of law?
To protect us from the Huns
To protect us from an arbitrary and abusive government
To protect us from state governments
To protect us from a tyranny
6
The Preamble states the purpose of government, which is to serve the people.
False
True
7
What does the phrase "We the People" mean?
Government receives its power from the people
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
The people express their will through political parties.
Government receives taxes from the people
8
Which action by the Founding Fathers is an example of providing for the common defense?
writing the Declaration of Independence
electing government representatives
nominating U.S. Supreme Court justices
establishing a standing army
9
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Preamble?
allow the government to collect taxes
provide for the common defense
establish justice
promote the general welfare
10
Which statement describes the point of view of most Anti-Federalists on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The central government should be stronger.
It should never become law.
There should be no changes.
Individual rights should be included.
11
Complete the phrase: "We the People of the United States, in order to..."
form a more perfect union
establish justice
secure the blessings of Liberty
promote the general welfare
12
Which statement reflects the point of view of a Federalist?
States should accept land from a national government.
A national government could be more effective with more power.
A national government should protect individual rights.
States should delegate powers to a national government.
13
A language arts teacher would call the Preamble an...
Argument
Body Paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
14
How many goals are in the Preamble?
Ten
Five
Four
Six
15
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Preamble?
to repay the soldiers who had fought in the Revolution
to defend the people from invasion
To make Americans free now and in the future
To keep peace in the nation

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