Organization of the New Government Notes Quiz

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish justice

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To promote the general welfare

• All of the above

Which branch of the new government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judiciary Branch

• None of the above

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the new government?

• The president

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

How long is the term of the president in the new government?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How is the president chosen in the new government?

• By direct election

• By appointment from Congress

• By the Supreme Court

• By an indirect election through the Electoral College

What is the name of the new national legislature in the new government?

• Congress

• Parliament

• Senate

• House of Representatives

What are the two houses of Congress in the new government?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and Supreme Court

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

• Executive Branch and Legislative Branch

What is the highest court in the new government?

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals

How are the justices of the Supreme Court appointed?

• By the president with the approval of the Senate

• By direct election

• By the House of Representatives

• By the Electoral College

What is the tenure of the justices of the Supreme Court?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life tenure