CH 3.1 - Structure and Principles of the Constitution

What is the structure of the US Constitution?

• It is divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

• It consists of a preamble and seven articles.

• It is a collection of laws and regulations.

• It is a declaration of independence and human rights.

What are the goals of the US Government?

• To establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility.

• To provide public services and manage resources.

• To regulate commerce and promote economic growth.

• To conduct foreign policy and national defense.

How did the founding fathers hope to prevent any one government branch from gaining too much power?

• By creating a system of checks and balances.

• By establishing a direct democracy.

• By limiting the term lengths of public officials.

• By requiring a supermajority for legislation.

What did the founders establish through the U.S. Constitution regarding the central government?

• A central government with unlimited powers

• A central government with no powers

• A central government with limited powers

• A central government with only judicial powers

According to the U.S. Constitution, how is the government divided?

• Into two branches with equal powers

• Into three branches with no control over each other

• Into three branches, where each branch exercises some control and restraint over the other two

• Into four branches with independent powers

How is power divided according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Power is concentrated within the central government only

• Power is divided between the central government and the states

• Power is given solely to the states

• Power is divided between the President and the central government

How many main parts does the Constitution of the United States have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What are the main parts of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Preamble, the Articles (I-V), and the Amendments (I-XX)

• The Introduction, the Chapters (I-VII), and the Sections (I-XXVII)

• The Preamble, the Articles (I-VII), and the Amendments (I-XXVII)

• The Foreword, the Sections (I-VII), and the Clauses (I-XXVII)

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the legislative branch

• To explain the purposes of government with six goals to strive for

• To declare independence from British rule

• To establish the judicial procedures of the Supreme Court

How many goals does the Preamble of the United States Constitution outline for the government to strive for?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven