U.S. Constitution Test Review

What are the first few words of the Constitution?

• The United States

• We hold these truths

• We the People

What does the judicial branch do?

• reviews and explains laws

• resolves legal disagreements

• both of these

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to rewrite the Constitution

• to limit the power of government

• to determine the election process

What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

• The President

• a system of checks and balances

• the people

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• liberty

• life

• free speech

What is the last step for a bill to become a law?

• debated on in Congress

• signed by the President

• introduced by senator or representative

The President and Vice President are elected through what process?

• The Electoral College

• Impeachment

• Great Compromise

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which of these is NOT required by law?

• Obeying state laws

• Voting in elections

• Paying income taxes

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President