United States Government #1

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A set of guidelines for state governments

• The fundamental law of the United States

• A collection of international treaties

• A historical document from the 1600s

In what year was the U.S. Constitution established?

• 1776

• 1800

• 1787

• 1865

What does federalism involve?

• A single central government

• Division of power between national and state governments

• Only state governments having power

• A monarchy system

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Branch

What is democracy?

• A system where a king rules

• A form of government where power is held by the people

• A type of dictatorship

• A system with no elections

Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Who holds the power in a democracy?

• The military

• The people

• The king

• The president alone

What does the U.S. Constitution protect?

• The rights of the government only

• The rights of individuals

• The rights of foreign nations

• The rights of businesses only

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

• To give all power to the president

• To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate state governments

• To allow the military to control the government