Constitutional Articles & Government Branches

What is another word for "preamble" (as in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Thesis

• Paragraph

• Conclusion

• Introduction

The preamble to the Constitution begins: "We the people, in order to form a _______ Union..."

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Executive branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Article IV of the Constitution outlines:

• The amendment process

• The separation of powers

• The states' rights

• The role of the President

Article V of the Constitution outlines:

• The amendment process

• The separation of powers

• The states' rights

• The role of the President

Article VI declares the Constitution as supreme law. This is also known as:

• The Admissions Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Elastic Clause

The division of the federal government into three branches is known as:

• Great Compromise

• Federalism

• Shared Powers

• Separation of Powers

The Legislative Branch is primarily responsible for:

• Applying and interpreting laws

• Enforcing or executing laws

• Vetoing or voiding laws

• Making laws