Constitution

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1789

Where was the Constitution written?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

• Washington, DC

The President acts as _______________ of the armed forces.

• commander-in-chief
• cabinet
• ambassador
• enforcer

Which requirement is a written qualification for President of the United States?  

• The candidate must be a naturalized citizen. 
•  The candidate must be a registered member of one of the two dominant parties.
• The candidate must be at least 35 years old. 
•  The candidate must be a resident of the United States for at least seven years.

Which branch executes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Federalism
• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

What government existed before the Constitution? 

• British Monarchy
• state constitutions 
• Articles of Confederation
• Confederate States of America 

What was one result of the Great Compromise?  

• reserved powers
• bicameral legislature 
• elastic clause
• checks and balances