Constitution Review

Elijah, Ava, and Sophia are studying the Constitution for their civics class. They come across the Preamble and wonder about its purpose. What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To introduce the fundamental principles and goals of the Constitution.

• To define the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens.

• To establish the structure of the judicial branch.

• To outline the specific powers of the federal government.

Oliver, Ava, and Elijah are discussing their rights as citizens. They want to know which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees their freedom of speech. Can you help them?

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

In a school debate, Hannah explains the principle of Separation of Powers in the Constitution. Which of the following statements best represents her explanation?

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of governmental powers among four branches: the legislative, executive, judicial, and military branches.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of governmental powers among two branches: the legislative and executive branches.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of governmental powers among two branches: the executive and judicial branches.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of governmental powers among three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Which level of government does Federalism refer to?

• Local and national governments

• State and local governments

• State and national governments

• Municipal and national governments

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To allow the judiciary branch to make all decisions.

• To ensure equal representation of all states in the government.

• To limit the power of the executive branch.

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

• 27

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to bear arms?

• Third Amendment

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What are the three branches of government in the Separation of Powers?

• executive, legislative, and military

• executive, legislative, and administrative

• legislative, judicial, and administrative

• executive, legislative, and judicial

Which level of government has the power to coin money?

• state government

• local government

• federal government

• international government

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To allow the judiciary branch to make all decisions.

• To limit the power of the executive branch.

• To ensure equal representation of all states in the government.