3 U2T1 Assessment

Why is the U.S. Constitution an important document?

• It is a historical artifact.

• It is the overall plan for our government.

• It is a collection of stories.

• It is a book of laws from other countries.

What is the purpose of the first three articles of the Constitution?

• To outline the rights of citizens.

• To describe the history of the U.S.

• To outline the three branches of government.

• To list the amendments.

Why did the Framers of the Constitution include Article V?

• To make the Constitution permanent.

• To allow changes to meet the needs of citizens and the country.

• To add more laws.

• To remove old laws.

What is each branch of government responsible for?

• Legislative makes laws, Executive carries out laws, Judicial interprets laws.

• Legislative carries out laws, Executive makes laws, Judicial enforces laws.

• Legislative interprets laws, Executive enforces laws, Judicial makes laws.

• Legislative enforces laws, Executive interprets laws, Judicial carries out laws.

How do Supreme Court justices differ from the president and members of Congress?

• They are elected by citizens for a set number of years.

• They are appointed to their positions for life.

• They are chosen by the president every year.

• They are selected by Congress every two years.

How does the Constitution make sure no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• By giving all power to the president.

• By allowing Congress to make all decisions.

• By separating the powers of government and creating a system of checks and balances.

• By letting the Supreme Court control everything.

What is one way the president can check the power of Congress?

• By declaring war.

• By vetoing laws passed by Congress.

• By appointing members of Congress.

• By making treaties without approval.

What are some ways Congress can check the power of the president?

• By declaring war and approving treaties.

• By appointing Supreme Court justices.

• By overriding a veto and declaring war.

• By making treaties without the president.

What is federalism?

• A system of dividing powers between the national government and the states.

• A system where only the national government has power.

• A system where only the state governments have power.

• A system of dividing powers between different countries.

What is one power that only the national government has?

• Conducting elections.

• Declaring war.

• Setting up local governments.

• Controlling trade within the state.