Anatomy of the Constitution

The division of governing between the national and state/local government is called

• federalism

• conservation

• checks and balance

• separation of powers

Once a national amendment has been proposed, the amendment has to be ratified before it becomes law. Who has the authority to ratify national amendments?

• Congress

• the president

• Supreme Court

• state legislatures

What percentage of the states ratifying convention must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

Which person is considered to be the leader of the national executive branch?

• Speaker

• President

• Chief Justice

• President Pro Tempore

Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of making laws in the United States?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of interpreting the laws of the United States?

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

Which article of the U.S. Constitution would MOST likely deal with the issue of creating Federal taxes?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Power to coin money, to establish Post Offices, regulate commerce (trade) are powers of government in WHICH article of the U.S. Constitution?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

The ___________ introduces the Constitution, and describes the purpose of the new government.

• Table of Contents

• The Overview

• Preamble

• Article I

In what type of government do citizens elect people to represent their needs and concerns in government?

• Representative Democracy

• Communist

• Socialistic

• Dictatorship