Chapter 3 The Constitution

Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch?

• conduct foreign policy

• create and pass tax laws

• declare laws unconstitutional

• appoint federal judges

The _______________ Branch has the power to veto laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Deep State

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

• because the Washington demanded it after he became President

• because the Federalists suggested before the Constitution was finished being created

• because the Anti-Federalists demanded it in order to ratify the constitution

• because the people revolted and demanded it after the Constitution was ratified

people have the power through their votes

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Cooperative Federalism

• Checks and Balances system

What was the name of America's first constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

• The Ordinance of 1785

Who was the author of the US Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Stephen King

• James Madison

• William "Billy" Madison

By which process can the United States Constitution be changed?

• veto
• amendment
• resolution
• legislative hearing

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• The president has the power to veto bills.
• Congress is divided into two houses.
• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
• Power is divided between the states and the national government.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive 

The authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances to

• prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches
• protect states against the power of the national government
• guarantee respect for the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
• safeguard the United States against foreign attacks