Q2 Constitution Quiz 1

3 branches

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

The law-making part of government.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, the laws.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What are the two parts of our Congress?

• The Station and the House of Representatives
• The Senate and the House of Representatives
• The Senate and the Justices
• The President and the Vice President

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch approves presidential appointments?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

The President acts as _______________ of the armed forces.

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

Who determines if a law is unconstitutional?

• The president
• The Supreme Court
• The Congress
• The Small states