The Constitution

The Preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document.

• True

• False

The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights over common good.

• True

• False

By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle of limited government.

• True

• False

The Articles of the Constitution describes the bicameral structure of Congress.

• True

• False

The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans' experiences with Britain.

• True

• False

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

• Changes to the original Constitution

• Descriptions of the structure of government

• Outline of the limits of government

• Statement of individual rights and freedoms

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

• Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.

• Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.

• The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

• The president passes a law in Congress.

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The legislative branch

• The presidential branch

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

• State governments are allowed to act on federal matters

• State governments can rule on local issues

• The federal government can appoint state governors

• The federal government has absolute control of state governments

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

• The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state.

• The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials.

• The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

• The representatives in the House are elected by Congress.