Civics: Ch. 5 Constitution

There are three main parts to the U.S. Constitution. Which one would not belong?

• Preamble
• Articles
• amendments
• Laws

Which part of the Constitution states the goals of the constitution?

• Preamble
• Articles
• amendments
• Laws

This part of the Constitution has 7 of them and shows us how the government will be set up.

• Preamble
• Articles
• amendments
• Laws

The Preamble has 6 stated goals. Which one of these would not belong?

• To form a single nation (To form a more perfect union)
• To allow people a chance to vote a new government in (Popular Sovereignty)
• To make sure all people are treated the same (Establish Justice)
• To guarantee the right of liberty to ourselves and our children (To secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity)

Article I deals with the Legislative branch. What is the big job of this branch of government?

• Makes the laws
• protects the citizens
• Enforces the laws
• Interprets the laws

Article II talks about the branch that will enforce or carry out the law. Which branch is this?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive
• Monarchy

What powers are only held by the federal government?

• legislative powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

• enumerated powers

The Supreme Court’s main job is to _____.

• oversee the day-to-day operation of all the federal courts

• decide whether laws are consistent with the U.S. Constitution

• challenge any laws that individuals claim are unconstitutional

• enforce its decision by making government do what it says

What document did the Constitution replace?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Amendments
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta

What was the main purpose of the Preamble?

• Identify the goals of the new government
• Grant power to the states
• Identify the rights of the citizens
• Grant power to the federal government