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PLATO Course US Government v3.0

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights - QUIZ ( 5/5 )
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1. Which statement best expresses the purpose of the opening words of the US Constitution, "We the people"?
A. political sovereignty stems from the consent of the people

2. Which of the following is the best example of a check on presidential power?
D. Congress overriding a presidential veto

3. How many articles does the Constitution have?
B. 7

4. Why did the Founding Fathers include the Bill of Rights with the Constitution?
C. To protect the rights of individuals from the federal government

5. What concept is illustrated by the fact that Congress has the power to introduce and pass laws, and the president has the responsibility to enforce all federal laws?
B. Separation of powers

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Answer 1

1.) The statement that best expresses the purpose of the opening words of the US Constitution, "We the people" is political sovereignty stems from the consent of the people.

2.) The best example of a check on presidential power is Congress overriding a presidential veto

3.) The U.S. Constitution has seven articles: One each for the three branches of government, one about how the states relate to each other and to the federal government, one describing then amendment process, one establishing the constitution as the supreme law of the land, and one describing how it would be ratified

4.) The Founding Fathers included the Bill of Rights with the Constitution to protect the rights of individuals from the Federal Government.

5.) It would be separation of powers because only Congress has the authority to make laws.