Ideals in the Constitution

The Constitution could best be described as

• the Bill of Rights
• a blueprint for U. S. government
• Amendments to the Articles of Confederation
• a plan for a monarchy

One check the legislative branch has on the judicial branch is to

• declare a law unconstitutional
• impeach a judge
• override a presidential veto
• approve a treaty

The Constitution is considered a “living document” because it

• has been read by millions of people
• is still in force today.
• can adapt to changing times
• is the most important document in the land

The power to declare war is a(n)

• concurrent power
• reserved power
• presidential power
• enumerated power

The Constitution is organized into

• preambles.
• laws.
• articles.
• treaties

Which of the following is not a goal of our government under the Constitution?

• to establish justice
• to promote the general welfare
• to form a more perfect union
• to protect against taxation

The unwritten constitution includes

• traditions that have become a part of government
• the amendments
• laws passed by Congress
• a statement of goals

Which of the following is a concurrent power?

• collecting taxes
• declare war
• education
• marriage laws

Executive power was given to

• a committee.
• one President.
• the Supreme Court.
• the Congress.

Only the federal government has the power to

• regulate trade with foreign countries
• hold elections
• pass tax laws
• build schools