CH 6

Which branch of government is led by the president, enforces laws, and appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

• Give more power to the national government.

• Establish an army for the United States.

• Set up a government for the United States.

Which of the following set up a federal government that has 3 branches of government?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Which branch of government is made of the Supreme Court, district courts, and evaluates the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which part of the Constitution contains the first 10 amendments?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Conclusion

Which right is protected by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?

• freedom of speech

• right to secede

• freedom from taxes

According to the Constitution, which two houses make up Congress?

• Supreme Court and White House

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and Supreme Court

What allows each branch of the government to challenge and limit the powers of the other two branches?

• Checks and balances

• Capitalism

• Federalism

How many branches of government do we have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Why has the Constitution been so successful after so many years?

• Checks and balances

• The amendment process has allowed it to change as needed.

• The Bill of Rights