The Constitution & Federalism Review-ELL

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To make money for the country
• To set up the government and protect people’s rights
• To choose the president

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10
• 27
• 50
• 100

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

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

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

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States?

• Chief Justice
• Speaker of the House
• President

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

• Checks and balances
• Federalism
• Articles of Confederation

How can an amendment be added to the U.S. Constitution?

• By the President’s executive order
• By a majority vote in the Supreme Court
• By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states