Studies Weekly Week 13

Article 1: The Preamble of the United States

What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

• Introduction
• Foreword
• Prologue
• Preamble

Article 1:

What is the first line of the Constitution of the United States?

• We the People...

• Once upon a time in a land far, far away...
• In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America...

Article 2: The Constitution of the United States of America

Which branch of government is responsible for raising and spending money?

• The legislative branch
• The military branch
• The judicial branch
• The executive branch

Article 2:

Who is in charge of the military?

• The executive branch

• The Speaker of the House
• The Secretary of State
• The Vice President

Article 2:

Which branch makes the laws of the United States?

• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Military branch
• Legislative branch

Article 3: Relations of the States to Each Other

Each state constitution needs to be __________.

• consistent with the principles of the Constitution of the United Kingdom
• in direct opposition to the principles of the Constitution of the United States
• irrelevant to the principles of the Constitution of the United States
• a representative democracy.

Article 4: Amending the Constitution

How is the Constitution changed?

• By ignoring it completely
• By rewriting it every year
• Through the process of amendment
• By asking permission from other countries

Article 6: The Supreme Law of the Land

What was the purpose of Article 6?

• To establish the Constitution and provide for the peaceful transfer of power

• To establish the Declaration of Independence as the supreme law of the land
• To establish the President as the supreme law of the land
• To establish the Bill of Rights as the supreme law of the land

Article 5: Ratification Process

How many states had to vote to approve the Constitution?

• Nine
• Three
• Twelve
• Five

Article 5:

What was the first state to approve the Constitution?

• Delaware
• New York
• Virginia
• Texas