Question

1. what does the phrase \we the people\ signify in the preamble?

the governments power comes from the people.
the constitution was intended only for the original 13 states.
the constitution is a document solely for the federal government.
it refers to the authority of the legislative branch.

1. which is not a stated purpose of government in the preamble?

to grant unlimited power to the president.
to create a more perfect union.
to ensure domestic peace.
to establish justice.

1. what did the supreme court rule in gideon v. wainwright (1963)?

defendants are entitled to a speedy trial.
evidence obtained without a warrant is inadmissible.
states must provide an attorney to defendants in felony cases who cannot afford one.
the death penalty is unconstitutional.

Explanation:

• Question 16: The phrase "We the People" in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty, which means the government's power comes from the people.
• Question 17: The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution lists purposes such as "forming a more perfect Union", "establishing Justice", and "insuring domestic Tranquility". Granting unlimited power to the President is not a stated purpose as the U.S. has a system of checks and balances.
• Question 18: In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court ruled that states must provide an attorney to defendants in felony cases who cannot afford one, based on the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel.

Answer:

1. The government’s power comes from the people.
2. To grant unlimited power to the President.
3. States must provide an attorney to defendants in felony cases who cannot afford one.