Ch.3 - L.3 "Structure of the Constitution"

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

• To establish the hierarchy of the government branches

• To provide a list of all the laws in the Constitution

• To outline the specific rights of the citizens

• To outline the goals and purposes of the document.

What is the content of Article I in the U.S. Constitution?

• Legislative branch of the government

• Executive branch of the government

• Judicial branch of the government

• Amendment process

What are the key provisions of Article II in the U.S. Constitution?

• Establishment of the executive branch, qualifications and powers of the President, process for electing the President, and duties and responsibilities of the President

• Establishment of the military branch, qualifications and powers of the Secretary of Defense, process for electing the Secretary of Defense, and duties and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

• Establishment of the legislative branch, qualifications and powers of the Congress, process for electing the Senators, and duties and responsibilities of the Speaker of the House

• Establishment of the judicial branch, qualifications and powers of the Supreme Court, process for electing the Supreme Court justices, and duties and responsibilities of the Chief Justice

Describe the content of Article III in the U.S. Constitution.

• It addresses the process for amending the Constitution.

• It establishes the executive branch of the federal government.

• It establishes the judicial branch of the federal government.

• It outlines the powers of the state governments.

How do the first 3 Articles of the Constitution establish the structure of the U.S. government?

• By creating the Bill of Rights

• By appointing the Supreme Court justices

• By outlining the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government

• By establishing the electoral college system

What is federalism and how does it impact the division of powers in the U.S. government?

• Federalism has no impact on the division of powers in the U.S. government

• Federalism gives all powers to the national government and none to the states

• Federalism impacts the division of powers by delegating certain powers to the national government, while reserving others to the states.

• Federalism only impacts the division of powers in local governments, not at the national level

What is the main idea in Article IV of the Constitution?

• The main idea is to establish a monarchy
• The main idea is to abolish the federal government
• Main ideas is about Federalism which describes the relationship between state & federal governments

• The main idea is to give all power to the state governments

Match the following

• maintain peace and order within the country
• “To establish Justice”
• make certain that all citizens are treated fairly
• “To insure domestic Tranquility”
• create a stronger and more unified nation
• “To form a more perfect Union”

Organize these options into the right categories

• protect the rights of citizens & future

• “To provide for the common defense”

• protect the county & citizens from attac

• “To promote the general Welfare”

• help people live happy, healthy lives

• “To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

Which powers of government are given ONLY to the federal government?

• Deny the right to trial by jury

• Regulate interstate and foreign trade, declare & conduct war, and coin money

• Levy taxes and provide public education
• Enforce state laws and regulate intrastate trade