Constitution Part 2 - 8th grade

How is the Constitution organized?

• into parts called articles
• into sentences called sections
• into columns called delegations

Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words "We, the people"?

• to record that all the citizens wrote the constitution
• to state that the government power comes from the people
• to declare that the people were separating from Great Britain

Why does each state have two senators?

• so the Senate doesn't become overcrowded
• to assure there are enough people to pass the laws
• to balance the rights of large and small states

What is the primary work of Congress?

• to determine who will be the candidate for president
• to make laws for the country
• to be the chief executives of the states they represent

What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?

• it is passed by the Supreme Court
• it is voted on by the citizens
• it is signed by the president

All of these are duties of the executive branch except

• proposing new tax laws
• nominating federal judges
• negotiating treaties

Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?

• to put laws into effect
• to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
• to resolve disputes under the law

What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• federalism
• judicial review
• veto power

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
• to list the responsibilities of elected officials
• to make it impossible to change the Constitution

An amendement to the Constitution can be ratified by 3/4th of the

• citizens
• state legislatures
• Supreme Court