U.S. Constitution Review

Which document is known as the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• English Bill of Rights

• The United States Constitution

Which of the following is NOT stated as a purpose of government in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

Which role would the President be assigned to do?

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore

• Commander in Chief

• Supreme Court Justice

The phrase "We the People" in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is an example of which Constitutional principle?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Delegated powers are:

• shared by the national and state government

• national and federal law wins over state laws when they are in conflict with one another

• powers not directly granted by the Constitution for the National/Federal government go to the States

• powers specifically outlined in the U.S. Constitution- limits what Congress can do, defines what Congress are in charge of

What is the ratio needed for BOTH houses in Congress to override a presidential veto?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• It is not possible for Congress to override a presidential veto

• 1/2

In total, how many Articles comprise(make up) the U.S. Constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 7

• 3

How many U.S. Senators are there in Congress?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 2

Which PLAN did the formation of the Senate come from?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Population

• Equality

Which CONCEPT is the House of Representatives based on?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Population

• Equality