Constitution Review

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• In order to

• Once upon a time

• We the People

• The United States

Which Articles describe the branches of government?

• Articles 1, 2, & 3

• Articles 3, 4, & 5

• Articles 5, 6, & 7

• Articles 8, 9, & 10

A system of checks and balances was built into the Constitution to prevent...

• states from passing laws that duplicate federal laws

• individual states from deciding to leave the Union.

• any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• he federal government from spending more money than it collects in taxes.

The term separation of powers in the U.S. government refers to separate powers given to

• the president and the Cabinet.

• the federal, state, and local levels.

• the Senate and the House of Representatives

• the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

How many houses make up the legislative branch under the Constitution?

• one

• two

• three

• four

All houses of Congress must pass a bill for it to become law.

• True

• False

• Maybe

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

 

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

 After both houses of Congress pass a bill, what must happen before it becomes a law?

• The Supreme Court must approve the bill.

• The Secretary of State has to approve the bill

• The President must sign the bill.

• Public hearings must be held to consider the bill.