According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the basic purpose of government?

The was established by the people to “form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty”.

Which of the following steps is part of the process for amending the Constitution?

Which of the following best describes the Constitutional Convention?

Before the ratification of the Constitution, the United States was organized as which of the following?

Which of the following required all paper items in the colonies to carry a stamp of the Crown?

Which type of federalism asserts that the role of the federal government is expanded by providing financial incentives for states to follow congressional initiatives?

Which of the following courts typically settle disputes about and have the final say in matters of the laws of a state and a state’s constitution (such as in California)?

The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which of the following?

What does the 10th Amendment, or the “States’ Rights Amendment,” specify?