Unit 3A: Three Branches

Front

Which part of the U.S. Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of government?

Back

Preamble

Front

Which phrase completes the diagram? (CG.1.8) Options: Comes from the people; serve the people, Depends on law; maintain the law, Depends on legislative; serve legislators, Depends on liberty; maintain these liberties

Back

Comes from the people; serve the people

Front

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?

Back

Keep the homeland at peace

Front

Why did the Framers include the Preamble as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

To establish the goals and purposes of the government

Front

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

Back

It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

Front

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution? (CG.1.11) Options: Capitalism, Confederalism, Right to property, Rule of law

Back

Rule of law

Front

What check does only the US Senate have on the President?

Back

Refusing to confirm appointments

Front

How does judicial review contribute to the system of checks and balances?

Back

Allows the courts to check the power of the other branches by declaring laws unconstitutional.

Front

Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage? (CG.1.9)

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Which two principles are described in this table? (CG.1.9) Options: Federalism and judicial review, Federalism and republicanism, Separation of powers and checks and balances, Separation of powers and popular sovereignty

Back

Separation of powers and checks and balances