Chapter 5 Gateway Book

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

• To list the rights of citizens

• To introduce the Constitution and state its purposes

• To outline the structure of the government

• To provide amendments to the Constitution

Which phrase begins the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• In the beginning

• We the People

• To whom it may concern

• For the citizens

What is one of the purposes of the new national government as stated in the Preamble?

• To establish a monarchy

• To form a more perfect Union

• To create a new currency

• To expand territory

What role does the President play according to Article II of the Constitution?

• Makes the laws

• Enforces the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Amends the laws

According to Article III, what is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To amend laws

What is required for a bill to become a law according to Article I?

• Approval by the President only

• Approval by the Senate only

• Passage by both houses of Congress and approval by the President

• Approval by the Supreme Court

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

• The Elastic Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Establishment Clause

What does the term "enumerated powers" refer to in Article I?

• Powers not listed in the Constitution

• Specific powers of Congress listed in the Constitution

• Powers of the President

• Powers of the Supreme Court

What is the minimum number of states required to ratify the Constitution according to the Ratification Debate?

• 5 states

• 7 states

• 9 states

• 11 states

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of a strong national government

• Opponents of the proposed Constitution

• Authors of the Federalist Papers

• Advocates for a monarchy