US Constitution Basics - SLIDES

Multiple Choice

What are the main functions of a constitution?

• To govern the state or country

• To describe institutions

• To limit power

• To define rights

Open Ended

Explain the concept of Federalism as shown in the image.

Multiple Choice

Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 

• Checks and Balances 
•  Popular Sovereignty
• Seperation of powers 
•  Judicial Review

Open Ended

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government. Describe the relationship between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches as shown in the diagram.

Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose?

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Multiple Choice

A state wants to set its own environmental regulations that are stricter than federal standards. Is this a state or federal power?

• State

• Federal

Multiple Choice

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

• prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government

• reserve powers to the states

• restrict the application of judicial review

• allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest

Multiple Choice

How does the system of checks and balances work in the US government?

• It allows each branch to have equal power

• It allows each branch to limit the powers of the other branches

• It ensures that the federal government has more power than the states

• It divides power between the national and state governments

Labelling

Label what parts of our government systems go with each branch of government.

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makes laws

Supreme Court

Senate

Congress

House of Reps

interprets laws

enforces laws

President

Match

Match the following types of powers with its appropriate term.

• powers that belong to the state governments

• powers that belong to the national government

• Powers that belong to both the national and the state governments

Reserved Powers

Enumerated Powers

Shared Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Shared Powers

Drag and Drop

According the the ​

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you have the right to a ​

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and a ​

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trial in all criminal cases

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6th Amendment

Speedy Public Trial

Jury

7th Amendment

Grand Jury

8th Amendment

Dropdown

These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrates the Constitutional principle of

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Multiple Choice

Which civil liberties protected under the Bill of Rights are being exercised in this photograph?

• Right to vote, right to health care

• Freedom of assembly, freedom of speech

• Right to speedy trial, right to an education

• Right to a job, freedom of religion

Multiple Choice

What are individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference?

• Civil Right

• Civil Liberty

• Discrimination

• Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the Preamble goals is the cartoon above most likely illustrating?

• establish justice

• form a more perfect union

• ensure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the phrase 'To Form a More Perfect Union'?

• It refers to the Constitution

• It is a famous quote from a speech

• It describes a historical event

• It is a motto of a political party

Multiple Choice

What were some examples of how the Framers wanted the states to work together?

• US Postal System

• US coins and prints money

• Bicameral Congress

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the correct description of the creation of the federal court system?

• The President established the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

• Congress created both the Supreme Court and the lower courts.

• Both the Supreme Courts and the lower courts were established by the Constitution.

• The Constitution created the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

Multiple Choice

The phrase from the Preamble "Insure Domestic Tranquility" means to:

• Keep the peace within our borders

• Provide financial stability for the nation

• Give all citizens a job

• Create opportunities to vote

Multiple Choice

What is one way the national government can maintain peace and order inside America?

• Raise money to keep peace

• Reduce taxes

• Limit freedoms

• Increase military presence

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase 'Provide for the Common Defence' imply in the context of government responsibilities?

• National security

• Economic growth

• Education reform

• Healthcare access

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of the US government in relation to foreign attacks?

• To promote international trade

• To protect the US from foreign attack

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To reduce military spending

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase 'To Promote the General Welfare' refer to in the context of government responsibilities?

• Ensuring public safety

• Providing healthcare

• Supporting education

• All of the above

Poll

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