The Constitution

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia
• New York
• Washington D.C.
• Boston

Which branch has a 4 year term?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Which branch has a term of life?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Which branch has veto power?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

The branch that officially introduces bills to become laws is the ____ branch.

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

This branch is required to give a speech called the State of the Union.

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

• Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
• The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
• The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
• To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.

Which of the following is NOT a power of the presidents?

• pardons
• veto
• Commander in Chief
• taxes

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• The president has the power to veto bills.
• Congress is divided into two houses.
• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
• Power is divided between the states and the national government.

Which protection is included in your first amendment right?

• Freedom of Reading

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Travel

• Freedom of Equality