Constitution Quiz

The introduction to the Constitution is called...

• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Preamble
• The Articles of Confederation

The purpose of the preamble is to...

• Denounce England
• Outline the purpose of the Constitution
• Summarize what happened in the Revolutionary War
• Explain why the colonies separated from England

Why are the words "we the people" important?

• It reminds us who wrote the Constitution.
• It implies that future generations will read it, too.
• It means that it is the people who run the government since we are the ones who elect the politicians.

The United States of America is a...

• Democracy
• Republic
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

What is the job of the Legislative branch?

• To write laws
• To enforce laws
• To decide the meaning of laws and whether or not they've been broken

Who makes up the Legislative branch?

• The Supreme Court and federal courts
• Congress
• The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members

What is the job of the Judicial branch?

• To write laws
• To enforce laws
• To decide the meaning of laws and whether or not they've been broken

Who makes up the Judicial branch?

• The Supreme Court and federal courts
• Congress
• The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members

What is the job of the Executive branch?

• To write laws
• To enforce laws
• To decide the meaning of laws and whether or not they've been broken

Who makes up the Executive branch?

• The Supreme Court and federal courts
• Congress
• The President, Vice President, and Cabinet members