The Preamble 1
The best "definition" of the Preamble is:
a. the introduction to the Constitution
b. something that ambles
c. the stated purpose of the Constitution
C. Stated Purpose of the Constitution
What is the first independent clause in the Preamble? It directly follows, "...in order to..."
"...form a more perfect union"
This 1st principle is derived from the idea that people should rule the government, not the other way around.
Popular Sovereignty
This amendment is the broadest amendment in the bill of rights. What is the amendment, and what freedoms does it provide?
The 1st Amendment.
Speech, religion, press, public assembly, right to petition
"Other rights of the people" is what amendment?
9th amendment
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"We the people, in order to form..."
"We the people of the United States..."
What is the second independent clause in the Preamble?
"...establish justice..."
This is the 7th principle of the Constitution.
Individual rights
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
(For the quiz, you may shorten this to "...the right of people to keep and bear arms.")
What does the 6th amendment state?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Preamble?
a. form a more perfect nation
b. establish an executive branch
c. insure domestic tranquility
"...insure domestic tranquility..."
The right of people to elect their officials by voting (2nd principle) is called what?
Republicanism
This amendment is better known as the right to due process by law.
This amendment was created so that people would not have to provide housing for soldiers. It is phrased differently...
(No quartering of soldiers)
In the phrase, "...secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity," what does the word "posterity" mean?
future generations of people
What's the fourth independent clause in the Preamble?
"...provide for the common defense..."
What is the 6th principle of the Constitution?
Limited Government/Rule of Law
This amendment involves powers that are reserved to the states.
The 10th Amendment
The 7th amendment states that people have...
...the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
Which of the following is written correctly?
a. promote the gradual welfare
b. guarantee justice
c. provide for domestic defense
d. promote the general welfare
d. promote the general welfare
What is the fifth independent clause in the Preamble?
"...promote the general welfare..."
Federalism
What is the fourth amendment to the Constitution?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel or unusual punishment is what amendment?