Unit 6 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the supreme law of the United States that outlines the structure and powers of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalism

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?

• Bill of Rights

• Federal Amendments

• Articles of Confederation

• Rights of the People

What term refers to a formal change or addition to a law or the Constitution?

• Amendment

• Bill

• Policy

• Clause

Which system divides power between a national government and smaller political units like states?

• Federalism

• Unitarianism

• Confederation

• Centralism

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in government?

• To give more power to the president

• To keep branches of government distinct and balanced

• To allow states to make their own laws

• To limit citizens' rights

What system ensures that one branch of government does not become too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Democracy

• Republic

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

The President leads which branch of the U.S. government?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Federal

Who interprets laws and administers justice in the U.S. government?

• Congress

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress called?

• Override

• Dismissal

• Veto

• Judicial Review