Chapter 9 Test

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Why did the framers start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?

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to state that government power comes from the people

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When the framers said they wanted to “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,” they meant that they wanted to protect freedom and rights for themselves and for

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future generations of Americans.

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The Preamble states that the Constitution was written to “form a more perfect union, establish _______, ensure domestic tranquility, and provide for the common _______.” The words that go in the blanks are

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justice, defense

Front

What is the primary work of Congress?

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to make laws for the country

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Why does each state have two senators?

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To balance the rights of large and small states

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Members of the Senate can enjoy some independence from the day-to-day opinions of voters and perform their duties in a very thoughtful manner because their terms of office are

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6 years

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Members of the House of Representatives must be close to and responsive to the voters because their terms of office are

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2 years

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What is the primary work of the executive branch?

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to carry out the laws

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All of these are duties of the executive branch except: negotiating treaties, nominating ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other federal officials, acting as commander-in-chief of the military.

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making laws.

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The term of office for the President is

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4 years