US Constitution

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

• The United States
• the Supremacy Clause
• the Necessary and Proper Clause
• federalism

The Supremacy Clause states that 

• state laws are superior to federal laws
• federal laws are superior to state laws
• expressed powers are superior to implied powers
• Alabama is superior to Auburn

Which branch of government writes the bills that become laws?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

Which branch of government does the President belong to?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

How do federal judges gain that position

• They are appointed
• They are elected

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 50
• 100
• 435

True or False:
All houses of Congress must pass a bill for it to become law.

• True
• False

______ is the belief that the government gets its power from the people.

• Rule of Law
• Popular Sovereignity
• Checks and balances
• Federalism

The _______ is the opening paragraph of the Constitution.

• Article 1
• Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Prelude