Plato course us government v3.0 the constitution and the bill of rights - quiz ( 5/5 ) ( answers may vary ) 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 feel free to comment any other questions down below.