The Constitution

What did the Constitution aim to create?

• A weaker national government

• A stronger national government

• A monarchy

• A confederation of states

Which branch of the U.S. government approves treaties?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

How can the Constitution be formally changed?

• By executive order

• Through judicial interpretation

• With approval of both Congress and the states

• By presidential veto

Which branch of government is described in Article I of the Constitution?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

What special power does the House of Representatives have?

• To ratify treaties

• To approve presidential appointments

• To originate all revenue bills

• To act as jury in cases of impeachment

Who was the Chief Justice that first applied the doctrine of judicial review?

• John Marshall

• John Jay

• William Rehnquist

• Earl Warren

What does the Constitution state about the powers not delegated to the national government?

• They are reserved to the federal government.

• They are reserved to the states or the people.

• They are given to the President.

• They are shared with foreign governments.

How many years must a person have lived in the United States in order to run for President?

• 7

• 9

• 14

Which group did not want to approve the new Constitution?

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

How is the Constitution organized?

• 27 articles, a Preamble, and the Bill of Rights

• 7 articles, 27 amendments, and the Declaration of Independence

• a Preamble, 7 articles, and 27 amendments

• a Bill of Rights, 7 articles, and 27 amendments