Constitution Quiz

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
• The people of Massachusetts.

Government is by the consent of the governed.

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism

How many Branches of Government are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the name of the document that creates our Government ?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Treaty of Paris

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President of the Senate

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To decide if laws are constitutional

• To carry out laws

• To ask other countries for help

The President acts as _______________ of the armed forces.

• commander-in-chief
• cabinet
• ambassador
• enforcer