U.S. Constitution Quiz

What do the first three words of the Constitution, "We the People," signify?

• The power of the government

• The unity and self-government of the nation

• The rights of the states

• The authority of the president

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To break laws

What power does Article I Section 8 NOT grant Congress?

• Collect taxes

• Declare war

• Establish post offices

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who is responsible for negotiating treaties with other countries?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Which branch of government is created by Article III?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What does Article III of the Constitution create?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Branch

What does Article IV of the Constitution address?

• The powers of the President

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The interaction between states

• The rights of citizens

What is the 'supreme law of the land' according to Article VI?

• State laws

• Federal laws

• Local ordinances

What is federalism?

• A system where the national government has all the power

• A system where state governments have all the power

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where local governments have all the power