The Constitution: A More Perfect Union L-9

How is the constitution organized?

• into parts called articles

• into sentences called sections

• into columns called delegations

• into paragraphs called statements

Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words " We, the people"? To...

• record that all the citizens wrote the Constitution

• state that government power comes from the people

• declare that the people were separating from Great Britain

• to provide an introduction that would interest readers

Why does each state have two senators?

• to balance the rights of large and small states

• so the Senate does not become overcrowded

• to assure there are enough people to pass the laws

• so that one can take over if the other is unavailable

What is the primary work of Congress? To...

• make laws for the country

• debate whether laws are constitutional

• determine who will be the candidate for president

• be the chief executives of the states they represent

What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law? It is...

• signed by the President

• voted on by the citizens

• passed by the Supreme Court

• approved by the state legislators

All of these are duties of the executive branch except

• negotiating treaties

• carrying out the laws

• proposing new taxes

• nominating federal judges

Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch? To...

• put laws into effect

• resolve disputes under the law

• veto decisions of the Supreme Court

• propose bills needed to achieve justice

What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• federalism

• veto power

• impeachment

• judicial review

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances? To...

• list the responsibilities of elected officials

• make it difficult to amend the Constitution

• prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• share power between state and national governments

An amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by 3/4's of the ...

• Senate

• citizens

• state legislatures

• Supreme Court