The Constitution

The Constitution established three branches of government that

• share the same powers.

• have different powers.

• give the most power to the executive branch.

• give most the power to the judicial branch.

According to Article I of the Constitution, what power does the legislative branch have?

• creating laws

• making sure laws are executed

• interpreting the laws

• appointing heads of federal agencies

Which part of government serves as head of state?

• the House

• the President

• the Senate

• the Supreme Court

According to the Constitution, laws passed by Congress must be approved by

• the President.

• state courts.

• the Supreme Court.

• the Senate.

How do Americans exercise popular sovereignty?

• by serving on juries

• by voting for representatives

• through checks and balances

• by revising the Constitution

Which best states the principle of limited government established by the Constitution?

• Government can do only what the courts give it authority to do.

• Government can do only what the people give it authority to do.

• Government can do only what the president gives it authority to do.

• Government can do only what Congress gives it authority to do.

US citizens participate in the judicial branch of government by

• voting for senators.

• voting for the President.

• creating laws.

• serving on juries.

Which best defines federalism?

• shared power between the people and the states

• shared power between the House and the Senate

• shared power between the president and Congress

• shared power between the state and national governments

The federal government has the power to

• conduct foreign policy.

• regulate business within a state.

• issue state licenses.

• establish local governments.

Which is a shared responsibility between state governments and the federal government?

• issuing state licenses

• making and enforcing laws

• regulating interstate trade

• negotiating treaties