Gov't Chapter 3 Test Prep (US Constitution)

Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the US government?

• the Cabinet

• the President

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

The president of the US is the head of which branch of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What branch makes the law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

All of the following are goals of the Constitution EXCEPT

• to ensure domestic tranquility

• to promote the general welfare

• to ensure everyone prospers

• to form a more perfect union

How did the different branches of government limit each others power?

• Electoral College

• Constitutionalism

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

If an accused person pleads the fifth Amendment, he

• wants a new lawyer

• refuses to answer any question and will remain silent

• refuses a jury trial

• demands a jury trial

To date, there are how many Amendments?

• 29

• 24

• 27

• 10

What three articles set up the three branches of government

• I, III, V

• I, II, III

• I, II, IV

• II, III, IV

Why did the writers of the Constitution create a separation of powers between the three branches?

• to create a stronger national government

• to limit the power of the government

• to allow the Constitution to be changed

• to give the states more power

Which part of the Constitution establishes that the Constitution can override a state constitution?

• Elastic Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary & Proper Clause