The Preamble/The Bill of Rights Exit Ticket

What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To list the rights of American citizens
• To introduce the goals and purpose of the Constitution
• To explain how laws are made
• To describe the duties of the President

The phrase 'We the People' in the Preamble emphasizes which core principle of American democracy?

• That the government's power comes from its citizens
• That only certain people can participate in government
• That the President has ultimate authority
• That states are more powerful than the federal government

Which of the following best explains the goal 'to form a more perfect Union'?

• To create a flawless country without any problems
• To improve upon the previous system of government
• To eliminate all state governments
• To establish a monarchy

How does the Preamble address the concept of justice?

• By calling for harsh punishments for all crimes
• By establishing a fair and equitable legal system
• By giving judges unlimited power
• By ignoring the importance of laws

What does 'promote the general Welfare' mean in the context of the Preamble?

• To provide free healthcare for all citizens
• To work for the benefit of all citizens in areas like public health and education
• To ensure everyone has a high-paying job
• To give money to people who don't work

Which of the following best explains why the Bill of Rights was created?

• To establish a new government
• To protect individual rights from government overreach
• To outline the structure of the federal government
• To define the powers of the President

How does the Ninth Amendment contribute to the protection of individual rights?

• It lists all possible rights citizens have
• It states that people have other rights not specifically listed
• It gives the government power to create new rights
• It cancels out the previous eight amendments

Which amendment would most directly protect a citizen from being forced to testify against themselves in court?

• First Amendment
• Fourth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Sixth Amendment

How does the Bill of Rights impact the balance of power between federal and state governments?

• It gives all power to the federal government
• It gives all power to state governments
• It divides power equally between federal and state governments
• It reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states or people

Which of the following is NOT a freedom protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of religion
• Right to bear arms
• Right to petition the government