Understanding the Constitution

What is an amendment?

• A change or addition to the Constitution.

• The first governing document of the United States.

• A legislative body with two chambers.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A legislative body with two chambers.

• The first governing document of the United States.

• A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

• The supreme law of the United States.

What does bicameral mean?

• A change or addition to the Constitution.

• A legislative body with two chambers.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

• A system of government in which power is divided.

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To create a bicameral legislature.

• To ensure no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

• To regulate commerce with foreign nations.

• To outline the framework of the government.

What is the Commerce Clause?

• A change or addition to the Constitution.

• A clause giving Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

• A system of government in which power is divided.

What is the Executive Branch?

• The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

• A legislative body with two chambers.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

• A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

Who is a Federalist?

• A supporter of the Constitution during the ratification process.

• A person authorized to represent others.

• The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

• A legislative body with two chambers.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws and administer justice

• To declare war

• To collect taxes

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Reviews laws

What is a Republic?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A form of government with elected representatives

• A theocracy