DOL: Anatomy of the Constitution

What is the main purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To explain the amendment process

• To introduce the Constitution and explain the purpose of the new government

• To describe the job of the executive branch

• To list the powers of Congress

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Which branch of the government interprets laws to decide what they mean and whether they have been followed in cases?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• State governments

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What is the purpose of Article V in the Constitution?

• To establish the Supreme Court

• To explain how the Constitution can be changed through amendments

• To describe the job of the executive branch

• To create the legislative branch

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

• 27 times

• 30 times

• 10 times

• 20 times

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Interpreting laws to decide what they mean

• Making laws

• Representing the United States when dealing with foreign countries

• Carrying out and enforcing laws

What is the purpose of Article III in the Constitution?

• To describe the job of the executive branch

• To create the legislative branch

• To establish the Supreme Court and federal courts

• To explain how the Constitution can be changed through amendments

What is the overall job of the executive branch?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws to decide what they mean

• Carrying out and enforcing laws

• Representing the United States when dealing with foreign countries

How are federal judges chosen according to the Constitution?

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate

• Appointed by the Senate and approved by the President

• Chosen by the Supreme Court

What is the purpose of Article IV in the Constitution?

• To describe the job of the executive branch

• To explain how states should interact with each other

• To create the legislative branch

• To establish the Supreme Court and federal courts

What is the purpose of Article VII in the Constitution?

• To describe the job of the executive branch

• To create the legislative branch

• To establish the Supreme Court and federal courts

• To explain the amendment process