Article IV of the Constitution discusses ______________.

how the states should interact with each other

powers of the Legislative Branch

What phrase best explains the system of government established by Article Vi of the Constitution?

a federal system in which governmental powers are shared between a central government and various state or provincial governments.

a representative democracy allows citizens to elect representatives to rule on their behalf.

a unitary system in which all governmental powers are concentrated in one strong central government.

a totalitarian system in which all governmental powers rest with one ruler.

Which Article of the Constitution contains the Supremecy Clause, establishing federal laws as being superior to state laws?

the executive branch is superior to the legislative Article VI

How many of the 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

All 13 states were required for ratification!

What are the two ways that an amendment can be proposed?

2/3 of both houses of Congress vote YES to the amendment Or 2/3 of state legislatures ask Congress to hold a special convention

2/3 of both houses of Congress vote YES to the amendment Or 3/4 of state legislatures vote YES to ratify the amendment

3/4 of state legislatures vote YES to ratify the amendment Or 3/4 of special state conventions vote YES to ratify the amendment

2/3 of state legislatures ask Congress to hold a special convention Or 3/4 of special state conventions vote YES to ratify the amendment

What was the purpose of including checks and balances in the Constitution?

keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others.

make a break from the British Parliamentary system

strengthen the influence of the Federal government.

facilitate public elections in the United States.

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

State government and national government.

Elected officials and appointed officials.

Executive and Legislative branches.

What are 3 examples of powers the president has?

grant pardons, commander of armed forces, and sign bills into laws

carry out the laws, interpret the laws, and make the laws

change the constitution, impeach officials, and hold trials

choose the mayors, make laws, and act as judge during trials

How long is the term for a member of the Senate before he/she faces re-election?

Senators are appointed for life.

In the Preamble, the words "domestic Tranquility" mean...

you have the right to defend yourself

In the Preamble, what does the phrase "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterirty..." mean?

make sure freedom is maintained for current citizens and for future generations

lock up the Constitution to protect it from thieves

promise that everything will be peaceful

Why did the framers of the Constitution make the amendment process so difficult?

They believed that the Constitution should only be changed with overwhelimg support of the people.

They felt the Costitution was perfect and did not need to be changed.

They knew that the American people like a challenge.

They did not want one branch of government to assume to much power.

What qualifications are needed to be a Senator in Congress?

at least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years.

at least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

at least 35 years old and born as a U.S. citizen.

at least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The Preamble states the _______________ of the government.

structure

purposes

rules

powers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Article I creates the _________________ branch.

legislative

executive

judicial

federal

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The ________________ branch makes our laws.

executive

legislative

preamble

judicial

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The two branches of Congress are _______________.

house of representatives and senate

house of representatives and judicial

senate and executive

executive and judicial

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a power of Congress?

Collect taxes

Punish pirates

Declare war

All of these

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Article II of the Constitution creates the _______________ branch.

federal

judicial

legislative

executive

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a power of the president?

declare war

print money

act as commander and chief of armed forces

decide what laws mean

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Article I creates the _________________ branch.

The ________________ branch makes our laws.

The two branches of Congress are _______________.

Which of these is a power of Congress?

Article II of the Constitution creates the _______________ branch.

Which of these is a power of the president?

Article III of the Constitution creates the ____________ branch.

Which of the following belongs to the Judicial Branch?

Article IV of the Constitution discusses ______________.

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