Constitution Playlist Check

What is the name of the powers given to the national (federal) government?

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• relative powers

• reserved powers

What is the ability of Congress to get rid of a president called?

• reserved power

• veto

• majority rule

• impeachment

Which of the following is the best definition for majority rule?

• Everyone accepts the decision of the majority.

• Citizens vote, and then the majority of citizens follow the rule.

• After a vote, no one accepts the decision of the majority.

• A large portion of society is in charge of government.

Which statement about the Senate is true?

• state population determines representatives, there are 435 total members

• each state gets 2 representatives, there are 435 total members

• state population determines representatives, there are 100 total members

• each state gets 2 representatives, there are 100 total members

True or False: The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a delegated power?

• establish and maintain schools

• coin money

• declare war

• maintain armed forces

How many total amendments are there in the entire US Constitution?

• 10

• 18

• 27

• 21

Fill in the Blank: an ___________ is an official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution.

• amendment

• impeachment

• constitution

• veto

True or False: the head of the judicial branch is the Supreme Court, which has 7 justices.

• True

• False

What is the executive branch of government is in charge of?

• writing and passing new laws

• enforcing laws

• interpreting laws and punishing criminals