The Constitution

How long do house members serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life

How long do Senate members serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life

How does the Preamble start?

• For life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• In order to form

• We the people

• The people of the United States

Which branch of government is the president the head of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

How long does the president serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life

What is it called when you add or change the Constitution?

• Judicial Review

• Elastic Clause

• Ratify

• Amendment

The paragraph that introduces the Constitution is called the

• Bill of Rights.

• Preamble.

• Declaration of Independence.

• Articles of Confederation.

The system under which each branch of government limits the power of the other branches called

• rule of law.

• limited powers.

• checks and balances.

• republican government.

Enslaved peoples count what percentage of a states population?

• 2/3

• 4/5

• 3/5

• 1/2

Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Sentiments
• Albany Plan of Union
• Federalist Papers