U.S. Constitution

"We the People" shows that the Constitution values:

• Consistency

• Self-government

• Power

• Rights

Legislative means:

• Lawmaking

• Lawbreaking

• Leadership

The executive branch:

• Votes on laws

• Writes laws

• Enforces laws

• Interprets laws

TRUE OR FALSE: The United States has a representative democracy.

• True

• False

What are the powers of the President? (select all of the correct answers)

• Commander-in-chief

• Grant pardons

• Negotiate treaties

• Represent the U.S. abroad

The judicial branch:

• Interprets laws

• Writes laws

• Enforces laws

• Votes on laws

TRUE OR FALSE: Federal judges are elected by the people.

• True

• False

Article IV of the Constitution gives states the right to:

• Have kings

• Declare war

• Create and enforce their own laws

• Overthrow the government

If a state law contradicts a federal law, which law wins?

• State law (States' Rights)

• Federal law (Supremacy Clause)

What is needed to amend the Constitution? (select all the correct answers)

• Congressional vote - 2/3 vote YES

• Congressional vote - 1/2 vote YES

• State Legislature vote - 1/2 of states vote YES

• State Legislature vote - 3/4 of states vote YES