US Constitution

This branch of government CREATES THE LAWS.

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

This branch of government ENFORCES the law.

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

What is the highest law in the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

How many branches are in the US Government?

• 8 Branches

• 3 Branches

• 1 Branch

• 4 Branches

What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

• Carry out the laws

• Make or propose the laws

• Vetoes the laws

The U.S. Constitution is based on several different principles, including the idea of popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty means that real power belongs to _______________.

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The People

Anatomy of the Constitution: Any changes or additions to the Constitution are known as _________________.

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Articles

True or False: The number of Representatives in each state is always equal.

• True

• False

True or False: The number of Senators in each state is always equal.

• True

• False

There have been ______ total amendments added to the Constitution.

• 10

• 27

• 30

• 38