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Let’s go through each question one by one, using what we know about the U.S. Constitution and government.
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1. The kind of government our country has is called a republic (or sometimes “representative democracy”).
→ In a republic, people vote for leaders to make decisions for them.
2. In this kind of government, who has the power to make political decisions?
→ The people, through their elected representatives.
3. The beginning of the Constitution is called the Preamble.
4. What were the 3 goals listed in the Preamble?
*(Note: The Preamble actually lists 6 goals, but if only 3 are asked, here are three major ones)*
A. To form a more perfect union
B. To establish justice
C. To ensure domestic tranquility
*(Other correct answers could be: provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty)*
5. Which branch makes the laws?
→ Legislative Branch (Congress)
6. Congress is made up of 2 parts...
→ Senate and House of Representatives
7. How many senators from each state?
→ 2
8. The number of representatives is based on what?
→ Population of the state
9. Congress has the power to raise money by taxing or borrowing.
10. This money is used to pay for things like the military, roads, and schools.
*(Other acceptable answers: hospitals, parks, Social Security, etc.)*
11. What branch carries out the laws or enforces the laws?
→ Executive Branch
12. Who is the head of this branch?
→ President
13. Who is the commander of the United States military?
→ President
14. Which branch decides the meaning of the laws?
→ Judicial Branch
15. What is the highest court?
→ Supreme Court
16. What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
→ It gave too little power to the federal government — no president, no national army, couldn’t tax states, hard to pass laws.
17. The Constitution gives the federal government more power but does NOT give the leader (the president) unlimited power.
*(Or: “absolute” or “too much” — key idea is checks and balances)*
18. Everyone must follow the laws.
*(Including the president, Congress, courts — rule of law)*
19. What is the name of the speech that the president gives once a year?
→ State of the Union Address
20. The preamble begins with the words:
→ “We the People”
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Final Answer:
1. republic
2. the people (through elected representatives)
3. Preamble
4. A. To form a more perfect union
B. To establish justice
C. To ensure domestic tranquility
5. Legislative Branch
6. Senate and House of Representatives
7. 2
8. population
9. taxing, borrowing
10. the military, roads, schools (any valid public services)
11. Executive Branch
12. President
13. President
14. Judicial Branch
15. Supreme Court
16. It gave too little power to the federal government; no strong central leadership or ability to tax/enforce laws.
17. power, unlimited (or absolute)
18. Everyone
19. State of the Union Address
20. We the People
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1. The kind of government our country has is called a republic (or sometimes “representative democracy”).
→ In a republic, people vote for leaders to make decisions for them.
2. In this kind of government, who has the power to make political decisions?
→ The people, through their elected representatives.
3. The beginning of the Constitution is called the Preamble.
4. What were the 3 goals listed in the Preamble?
*(Note: The Preamble actually lists 6 goals, but if only 3 are asked, here are three major ones)*
A. To form a more perfect union
B. To establish justice
C. To ensure domestic tranquility
*(Other correct answers could be: provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty)*
5. Which branch makes the laws?
→ Legislative Branch (Congress)
6. Congress is made up of 2 parts...
→ Senate and House of Representatives
7. How many senators from each state?
→ 2
8. The number of representatives is based on what?
→ Population of the state
9. Congress has the power to raise money by taxing or borrowing.
10. This money is used to pay for things like the military, roads, and schools.
*(Other acceptable answers: hospitals, parks, Social Security, etc.)*
11. What branch carries out the laws or enforces the laws?
→ Executive Branch
12. Who is the head of this branch?
→ President
13. Who is the commander of the United States military?
→ President
14. Which branch decides the meaning of the laws?
→ Judicial Branch
15. What is the highest court?
→ Supreme Court
16. What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
→ It gave too little power to the federal government — no president, no national army, couldn’t tax states, hard to pass laws.
17. The Constitution gives the federal government more power but does NOT give the leader (the president) unlimited power.
*(Or: “absolute” or “too much” — key idea is checks and balances)*
18. Everyone must follow the laws.
*(Including the president, Congress, courts — rule of law)*
19. What is the name of the speech that the president gives once a year?
→ State of the Union Address
20. The preamble begins with the words:
→ “We the People”
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Final Answer:
1. republic
2. the people (through elected representatives)
3. Preamble
4. A. To form a more perfect union
B. To establish justice
C. To ensure domestic tranquility
5. Legislative Branch
6. Senate and House of Representatives
7. 2
8. population
9. taxing, borrowing
10. the military, roads, schools (any valid public services)
11. Executive Branch
12. President
13. President
14. Judicial Branch
15. Supreme Court
16. It gave too little power to the federal government; no strong central leadership or ability to tax/enforce laws.
17. power, unlimited (or absolute)
18. Everyone
19. State of the Union Address
20. We the People
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