Introduction to the U.S. Constitution

Understanding The Constitution 6.1

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Multiple Choice

Are "national government" & "federal government" the same thing?

• Sure is!

• Not even close!

Multiple Choice

What is "The Constitution"?

• Constitution = governments job + citizen's rights

• Constitution = governments job + citizen's rights + other laws

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct equation for the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?

• President + Vice President + Departments= Executive branch

• District + Circuit +Supreme Court

• House of Representatives + Senate = Congress

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct equation for the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?

• President + Vice President + Departments= Executive branch

• District + Circuit +Supreme Court

• House of Representatives + Senate = Congress

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct equation for the JUDICIAL BRANCH?

• President + Vice President + Departments= Executive branch

• District + Circuit +Supreme Court

• House of Representatives + Senate = Congress

Multiple Choice

What does each member of the House of Representatives represent?

• the state as a whole

• a particular district within the state

Multiple Choice

What does each member of the Senate represent?

• a specific district within the state

• the state as a whole

Multiple Choice

How long does a term last for a member of the House of Representatives?

• two years

• four years

Multiple Choice

How long does a term last for a member of the Senate?

• two years

• six years

Multiple Choice

What does the term "impeach" mean?

• to remove a president from office

• to charge the president with a serious crime

Multiple Choice

What is a presidential veto?

• the president can cancel laws passed by Congress

• the president can approve laws passed by Congress

Multiple Choice

Define "presidential pardon".

• the president can grant freedom from punishment

• the president uses this term rather than "excuse me"

Multiple Choice

What is the president's role in terms of war & military?

• the president can declare war

• the president is the commander in chief of the military

Multiple Choice

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Multiple Choice

Why is the number of justices an odd number?

• to avoid a tie

• so more people can serve

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of "The Preamble"?

• opening statement that explains the reasons why the authors made our government run by the people

• opening statement that explains the reasons why the authors made our government similar to a monarch

Multiple Select

Why was there a specific section in the Constitution that protects citizen's rights? (2 answers)

• to clearly define the rights & freedoms of citizens

• to clearly define the rights & freedoms of the branch of government

• so states would ratify the Constitution

• so the government would ratify the Constitution