US Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Articles of Confederation

• the US Constitution

• the Federalist Papers

What is the principle of shared powers between the federal and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

What is the principle that institutes 3 branches of government?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

What is the principle aimed at making sure no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

What are the 3 branches of government described in articles 1-3 of the US Constitution?

• Judicial Branch

• Fiduciary Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Economic Branch

What are the 2 houses of Congress that create a bicameral legislature?

• House of Lords

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• House of Commons

What are the best descriptors for the US House of Representatives?

• 6 year term

• 2 year term

• age minimum of 25

• age minimum of 30

Which house of Congress has an age minimum of 30 years?

• Senate

• House

• Plebes

• Judges

What are the best descriptors for the US Senate?

• 6 year term

• 2 year term

• 4 year term

• age minimum of 25

• age minimum of 30

How many representatives are in the House?

• 100

• 300

• 435

• 185