Civics Quarter 2 Exam - The Constitution

The U.S. Bill of Rights:

• only limits the federal power over the people

• only limits state power over the people

• limits the power of state and federal government

• is not part of the U.S. Constitution

What does Supremacy Clause mean?

• the president can issue executive orders

• the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land

• the states have more power than the federal government

• the Supreme Court has more power than any other branch

Which US document says "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?

• The US Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Which U.S. document says, “We the people of the united States, in order to form a more perfect union, to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty…”

• The US Constitution

• The Declaration of Indepence

Amendment means to:

• ratify the Constitution

• change the Constitution

How many articles make up the Constitution?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 16

How many Amendments are in the Bill of RIghts?

• 10

• 15

• 27

• 23

How many houses make up Congress?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

In which branch of government would you find the Vice President?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

In which branch of government would you find the Supreme Court?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial