US Constitution

The idea that the federal government shares powers with the state and local governments is called:

• federalism

• dividing great power

• popular sovereignty

• judicial review

What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?

• the Bill of Rights

• American wars

• states

• original colonies

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

• the Bill of Rights

• American wars

• states

• original colonies

How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?

• 10

• 13

• 21

• 27

How long is the president's term?

• two years

• four years

• six years

• nine years

How many branches of government?

• one

• two

• three

• five

What is the age minimum for the president?

• 21 years old

• 35 years old

• 45 years old

• 50 years old

The president-elect assumes the duties of the office on:

• summer before the election

• Septemebr 4th

• January 4th

• January 20th

After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:

• States

• Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• President

How many senators from each state?

• one

• two

• five

• depends on the population