Constitutional Basics

What is the purpose of "We the People" in the Preamble?

• It has no purpose

• It shows that the people have the power

• It is used to promote aristocracy

• It gives power to the states

What is the purpose of The Preamble?

• It ratifies the Constitution

• It continues the Articles of Confederation

• It tells the world about the goals of our government

• It ends the Revolutionary War

What article of the Constitution created the Executive Branch of government?

• ArcticleI
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Federalism
• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

Which branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out and enforced?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

The President can______a law passed by Congress.

• Debate
• Veto
• Override
• Impeach

Which principle means that each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other branches?

• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• federalism
• democracy

The Supremacy Clause states that 

• state laws are superior to federal laws
• federal laws are superior to state laws
• expressed powers are superior to implied powers
• Alabama is superior to Auburn