Gov. 3.1 - Structure and Principles of the Constitution

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the US Constitution?

• To outline the rights of citizens

• To state the goals and purposes of the government

• To establish the separation of powers

• To list the amendments

Which principle of the US Constitution divides the government into three branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

How does the system of checks and balances work in the US government?

• It allows each branch to have equal power

• It allows each branch to limit the powers of the other branches

• It ensures that the federal government has more power than the states

• It divides power between the national and state governments

Which of the following is an example of federalism in the US Constitution?

• The President's power to veto legislation

• The division of powers between national and state governments

• The establishment of the Supreme Court

• The process of amending the Constitution

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To protect individual liberties and rights

• To establish the process for amending the Constitution

• To define the powers of the federal government

Which article of the US Constitution outlines the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the process for amending the US Constitution?

• A simple majority vote in Congress

• A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states

• A presidential executive order

• A national referendum

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What does Article II of the US Constitution establish?

• The powers of the legislative branch

• The powers of the executive branch

• The powers of the judicial branch

• The process for amending the Constitution

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment