Questions and CORRECT Answers
libel - CORRECT ANSWER - A malicious defamation expressed either in printing or
writing, or by signs or pictures, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, with intent to
provoke the living; or the reputation of one who is alive and to expose him to public hatred,
contempt, or ridicule"
The Founders thought that government under the Articles of Confederation was a good start, but
there were problems and they clearly had to make some changes. - CORRECT ANSWER -
While you were teaching a class on the Constitution, one of your students asked, "What did the
Founders mean when they said, 'in order to form a more perfect union?'" What should you tell
her?
It means that all states and all citizens should benefit from what the government can provide. -
CORRECT ANSWER - While discussing the Preamble to the Constitution, a friend asks
you what "Promote the general
welfare" means. What should you tell him?
And secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity - CORRECT ANSWER -
While giving a presentation about the Preamble to some elementary school students, one of them
asks if
the Rights in the Constitution will apply to them when they are older. Which section of the
Preamble will you tell him
An introductory statement that explains the purpose or intention of a document - CORRECT
ANSWER - What is a Preamble?
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The Preamble replaced the Articles of confederation (T/F).
Preamble - CORRECT ANSWER - An introductory statement that explains the purpose or
intention of a document is a _____________
,purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - The Preamble establishes the _____ of the Constitution
beneficiaries - CORRECT ANSWER - those who benefit
goals - CORRECT ANSWER - what one strives to achieve and attain
Preamble - CORRECT ANSWER - The basic mission statement for the United States
Constitution
responsible parties - CORRECT ANSWER - Those who take responsibility to ensure the
goals are met
Respect - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the citizenship skill for the following statement:
"insure domestic tranquility" (accept fellow citizens, solve problems as a group)
Cooperation - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the citizenship skill for the following
statement: "We the people" (not as individuals, but as a group)
Strength - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the citizenship skill for the following
statement: "provide for the common defense" (stand up for what is right, denounce what is
wrong, admit your mistakes)
Self-improvement - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the citizenship skill for the following
statement: "promote the general welfare" (develop self- knowledge, skills and abilities)
fairness - CORRECT ANSWER - In the Preamble, "establishing justice" means balancing
individual desires with the needs of the common good. The Supreme Court was created to
maintain this balance. Though we are encouraged to grow and develop as individuals, we must
also promote equality so that all people have an equal opportunity to grow as well.
The above passage illustrates a particular citizenship skill. Which is it?
, Help Cadets identify and correct other citizen's ideas about government - CORRECT
ANSWER - You and another Cadet were teamed up to talk to potential JROTC students
about the Cadet Citizenship Training Program. While you worked on creating a list of citizenship
skills, your teammate made a list of the goals of
the program. When you exchanged lists, you noticed one item that you didn't think was an
appropriate goal.
Which item would you recommend be left out
Goals of the JROTC Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Help Cadets better understand the
development of the U. S. system of government, Help Cadets learn the mechanics of how
government works, in the U. S., through hands-on exercises and experiences, and Help Cadets
develop interpersonal skills that will assist them throughout their personal and professional lives
citizenship skills - CORRECT ANSWER - Cooperation, patience, fairness, respect,
strength, self-improvement, and balance are the seven _________________
Cooperation - CORRECT ANSWER - ____________ is the citizenship skill that involves
the art of working together in a group toward a
common goal.
respect - CORRECT ANSWER - Accepting the difference in others and respecting those
differences is the citizenship skill of
____________.
Name of the seven citizenship skills - CORRECT ANSWER - Cooperation, Patience,
Fairness, Respect, Strength, Self Improvement, and Balance
Define Cooperation - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the seven citizenship skills that
involves the art of working together in a group toward a common goal