US Constitution Preamble Quiz

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What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

To secure the Blessings of Liberty

To avoid potential refusal to ratify by states like Rhode Island (correct)

To establish a more perfect Union

To promote general Welfare

Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

To establish Justice

To ensure domestic Tranquility

To provide for the common defence

To emphasize the role of popular sovereignty in a nation (correct)

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

To ensure domestic Tranquility

To establish Justice

To promote the general Welfare

To form a more perfect Union (correct)

Why did the framers ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America?

To form a more perfect Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

An immediate amendment process if any state refused ratification Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates lead to jettisoning the state list?

It was a reminder of the lack of unanimity among states Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Congress according to the text?

Determining policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?

They represented different classes of people Signup and view all the answers

What did the framers intend by using the term 'general Welfare'?

Public good or common good Signup and view all the answers

What role did Congress play under the Articles of Confederation, based on the text?

Primary in initiating legislation Signup and view all the answers

Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' and 'Liberty' as terms in the preamble, according to the text?

To signify public good and private liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?

It is a common practice with historical precedents Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Liberty' signify?

Public liberty and government interference Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary functions of Congress under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?

Initiating legislation and enforcing federal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?

It could protect liberty by discreetly exerting authority Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates during the drafting of the Constitution?

The Constitution would need immediate amendment to delete the missing state or states. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the framers need to jettison the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

To avoid a farcical reminder of lack of unanimity if states refused to ratify. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the state list jettisoned in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

Rhode Island might refuse to ratify, creating a need for immediate amendment. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

To emphasize that We the People were the only ones entitled to ordain and establish a constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

To underscore the principle of popular sovereignty and the people's entitlement to ordain and establish a constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of deleting the missing state or states from the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

It highlighted the lack of unanimity among the states involved in drafting the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary legislative body binding the nation under the Articles of Confederation?

The United States in Congress assembled Signup and view all the answers

Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?

To promote the common good or public good Signup and view all the answers

What was the main implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?

To represent the people and initiate legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?

They were precedents for two distinct chambers in governing bodies Signup and view all the answers

What did the framers intend by using the term 'Liberty' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?

To promote public liberty and protection of rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention Signup and view all the answers

What was implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?

'General Welfare' signifying 'common good' or 'public good' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

'General Welfare' promoting common good or public good Signup and view all the answers

'Liberty' signifies which type of liberty according to the text?

'Liberty' representing private liberty without public emphasis Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress primarily do under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?

Initiate legislation and represent the people Signup and view all the answers

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What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

Why did the framers ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America?

What was the consequence of considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

Why did Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates lead to jettisoning the state list?

What is the primary function of the Congress according to the text?

What is the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?

What did the framers intend by using the term 'general Welfare'?

What role did Congress play under the Articles of Confederation, based on the text?

Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' and 'Liberty' as terms in the preamble, according to the text?

What is the implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?

What does 'Liberty' signify?

What were the primary functions of Congress under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?

What is implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?

What was the consequence of Rhode Island's refusal to send delegates during the drafting of the Constitution?

Why did the framers need to jettison the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

Why was the state list jettisoned in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

Why did the framers consider the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

What was the primary reason for considering the Constitution a compact between the people and their government?

What was the implication of deleting the missing state or states from the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

What was the primary legislative body binding the nation under the Articles of Confederation?

Why did the framers use 'general Welfare' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?

What was the main implication of having two distinct chambers in governing bodies, based on the text?

What was the significance of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the British Parliament, as mentioned in the text?

What did the framers intend by using the term 'Liberty' in the preamble of the United States Constitution?

What was the reason for jettisoning the state list in the next-to-last draft of the Constitution?

What was implied by having a republican government carefully conceived to promote general welfare and rooted in collective will, according to the text?

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

'Liberty' signifies which type of liberty according to the text?

What did Congress primarily do under the Articles of Confederation, according to the text?

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