US Constitution

Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• "The People"

According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________.

• people's rights

• people's wealth

• the government's power

• democracy

This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.

• branches

• legislatures

• articles

• colonies

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

• checks and balances

• power and authority

• politics and philosophy

• life and liberty

The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power.

• State Governments

• Federal Government

• Local Governments

• Foreign Governments

Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Presidential Branch

What amendment give the people freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures?

• 8th Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 4th Amendment

What amendment gives people the right to NOT quarter soldiers in their homes?

• 4th Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 8th Amendment

What amendment gives people the right to a speedy trial and to a lawyer?

• 4th Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 7th Amendment