The Constitution - Articles

What powers do the state governments have?

• To make whatever laws they want, without court approval.

• Create and enforce their own laws.

• Control other states or countries.

• Choose to not follow laws laid out by the government.

Which term means 'system where the national government shares power with state governments'?

• propose
• republican
• federalism
• execute

Which branch of government writes the bills that become laws?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 50
• 100
• 435

Congress is made up of which two parts?

• Cabinet and Senate
• Senate and the House of Representatives
• Supreme Court and House of Representatives
• Senate and Supreme Court

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

Which term means 'a change or addition to the Constitution'?

• propose
• republican
• federalism
• amendment

What is the introduction paragraph to the Constitution called?

• Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments

Which two groups must approve a bill, in order for it to go to the President to become a law?

• Supreme Court and the President
• House of Representatives and Senate
• Judicial Branch and Executive Branch