7. The United States Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by A. giving greater power to state governments

B. providing a clear definition of states’ rights

C. granting the right to vote to all white males

D. creating three branches of government

8. This quotation from the Preamble illustrates the constitutional principle that people

A. are the true source of political power

B. are guaranteed an adequate standard of living

C. have the right to assemble

D. have a right to a trial by jury