The united states constitution

The Constitution begins with an introductory paragraph that states the purposes of the new plan of government.

• Introduction

• Preamble

• We the People

• Article I

the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, list of the basic rights of individuals.

• democracy

• Constitution

• monarchy

• Bill of Rights

What is another meaning for popular sovereignty?

• "Power of the people"
• "Power of the government"
• "Power of the President"
• "Power of the Upper Class"

What is the system called that limits the power of the 3 branches?

• System of overule
• System of balances and checks
• System of checks and balances
• System of overview

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws
• Enforce laws
• Interpret laws
• Ignore laws

What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?

• Make laws
• Enforce laws
• Interpret laws
• Deny laws

How many Articles are in the Constitution?

• 4
• 7
• 12
• 26

How many Amendments to the Constitution are there?

• 12
• 20
• 27
• 32

Which principle keeps one branch from gaining too much power?

• limited government
• checks and balances
• federalism
• popular sovereignty

What is a change or addition to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights
• amendment
• Congress
• Electoral College