Constitution Quiz

Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?

• The federal government needed changing
• The states powers were too weak
• The Articles of Confederation were powerful
• George Washington was a great leader.

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the government?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive
• Constitutional

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

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

What article of the Constitution created the Executive Branch of government?

• ArcticleI
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

The _______ is the opening paragraph of the Constitution.

• Article 1
• Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Prelude

Which branch executes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

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