The Constitution

The legislative branch is also called the

• Congress
• President
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court

Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

• Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
• The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
• The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
• To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.

Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of speech
•  freedom of religion
•  right to an education
• right to a trial by jury

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

• the Preamble
•  the Articles of Confederation
• the Declaration of Independence
•  the Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles included in the Constitution?

• popular sovereignty
• rule of law
• equality of the races
• separation of powers

The fact that each branch of government must be separate from the others and function on its own is known as the principle of _______.

• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers
• rule of law
•  checks and balances

The Supreme Court check Congress by determining whether the laws Congress passes are unconstitutional. 

• True
• False

The Principle that states that the government only has the powers the Constitution gives it. 

• General Welfare
• Limited Government
• Popular Sov. 
• Preamble

The Presidential power to reject a law

• Veto
• Cede
• Impeach

A change to the Constitution is called:

• Article

• Amendment

• Chapter

• Clause