Constitution Grade 6 Chapter 8

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What are the three branches of government?

• legislature, executive, judicial

• judicial, executive, legislative

• executive, legislative, judicial

• executive, legislative, military

Who is in charge of the executive branch of the government?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

• To appoint judges, enforce regulations, and oversee law enforcement.

• To manage the economy, oversee foreign relations, and provide social services.

• To enforce laws, execute court decisions, and interpret the Constitution.

• To make laws, represent the people, and provide checks and balances.

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Administrative branch

• Judicial branch

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The Bill of Rights is a document outlining the responsibilities of the President.

• The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

• The Bill of Rights is a treaty between the United States and other countries.

• The Bill of Rights is a historical novel about the American Revolution.

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What is the role of the Constitution?

• To watch TV

• To establish fundamental principles, structure, processes of government, and guarantee rights and freedoms to citizens.

• To bake cookies

• To walk the dog

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What is the process of amending the Constitution?

• Proposing an amendment by a two-thirds majority vote in Congress or by a national convention, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures or conventions.

• Ratification by two-thirds of state legislatures

• Proposing an amendment by a simple majority vote in Congress

• Amending the Constitution by executive order

Why is the Constitution considered a living document?

• The Constitution was written in stone and cannot be altered

• The Constitution is unchangeable and rigid

• The Constitution only applies to specific groups of people

• The Constitution can be amended and interpreted to adapt to changing times and societal needs.

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