US Constitution Review

Review of Constitution/Branches

Preamble of the Constitution (6 Goals)

• To Form a More Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Promote the General Welfare

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty

Open Ended

Select one of the goals from the preamble of the Constitution and define the goal or provide an example.

LEJSAS 9/13

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State's Relations

• Amendment Process

• Supremacy Clause

• 9/13 Ratification

Open Ended

Please list one of the seven articles of the Constitution (LEJSAS9/13)

Principles of the Constitution

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

Open Ended

Select and define one of the seven principles of the Constitution.

The Three Branches of Government

• Legislative Branch (makes the laws)

• Executive Branch (carries out the laws)

• Judicial Branch (interprets or evaluates the laws)

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to MAKE the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Multiple Choice

Which branch has the power to INTERPRET the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executie

Open Ended

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?