Constitution & Branches of Government

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

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

• Federalism

• Amendment

• Veto

• Ratification

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution are called?

• Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Bill of Laws

• Preamble

When was the Constitution written?

• 1980

• 1787

• 1587

• 2020

How many articles are there in the Constitution?

• 10

• 7

• 18

• 27

Ratification means...

• to approve

• to block

• to deny

• to allow

"Checks and balances" means that

• each branch of the government has ways to limit the power of the branches.

• each side gives up part of what it wants.

• the legislative branch is divided into two houses.

• the country has a strong central federal government that polices other smaller nations.

A member of Congress is responsible to

• the entire nation.

• his or her political party.

• their constituents.

• all of the above.

In order to become to a law, a bill must be

• passed by both houses of Congress.

• vetoed by the President.

• approved by political parties.

• researched by the Supreme Court.

The President can carry out policies in all the following ways EXCEPT by

• giving executive orders.

• making executive agreements.

• making laws.

• appointing Supreme Court justices.