Unit 3: Constitution Test Review

Highest Authority in the United States?

• Executive Branch

• Constitution

• President

• Legislative Branch

How many Amendments are in the Constitution?

What is the main idea of the Preamble?

• To establish a president

• To establish the purpose of the Constitution

• To list grievances about Great Brittain

• An open letter to our government

The most common way to _______ a new amendment is for 2/3 of both houses of Congress to approve and ¾ State Legislatures to ratify

Establishes the Executive Branch

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Establishes the Legislative Branch

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Establishes the Judicial Branch

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

The ________ is the officer that presides over the House of Representatives.

What are powers that are specifically listed in the US Constitution called?

• Expressed/Enumerated

• Denied

• Implied

• Reserved

What are powers that are NOT specifically listed in the US Constitution called?

• Implied

• Reserved

• Denied

• Enumerated