Understanding the U.S. Constitution

Front

Which document established the framework for the United States government in 1787?

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The United States Constitution

Front

What are the three branches of the United States government as outlined in the Constitution?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

Which term describes the division of power between the national government and the states?

Back

Federalism

Front

Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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Article I

Front

Who has the power to veto laws passed by Congress?

Back

The President

Front

Which principle prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which body has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?

Back

Congress

Front

Which level of government is primarily responsible for issuing driver’s licenses in the United States?

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State government

Front

Which of the following is a power shared by both the federal and state governments? Declaring war, Printing money, Collecting taxes, Regulating interstate commerce

Back

Collecting taxes

Front

Which part of the Constitution lists the goals of the government?

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The Preamble