Civics Review

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Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution suggests the most specific purpose for the creation of a court system? Options: "establish Justice", "insure domestic Tranquility", "provide for the common defence", "promote the general Welfare"

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"establish Justice"

Front

What is one purpose of the national government as stated in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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To provide for the common defense by maintaining a national military.

Front

Which principle of U.S. constitutional democracy means that government derives its power from the people?

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Popular sovereignty

Front

The British parliament most closely corresponds to which part of the U.S. government?

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Congress

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution to protect individual liberty from a strong federal government.

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True

Front

Which idea expressed in the U.S. Constitution was influenced by the Declaration of Independence? Options: The idea of a bicameral legislature, The establishment of judicial review, The concept of individual rights, The principle of checks and balances

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The concept of individual rights

Front

Which responsibility is the primary function of the legislative branch of the federal government?

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Making laws

Front

What is referred to as 'the supreme Law of the Land' according to Article 6, paragraph 2, of the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution and other federal laws

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The U.S. government’s system of checks and balances was created to prevent each branch from abusing its power.

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True

Front

The authors of the U.S. Constitution attempted to limit the power of the federal government by reserving certain powers for the states. Which principle does this describe?

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Federalism