US Constitution Exam

What is the goal of "providing for the common defense" in the Preamble?

• To create a new government

• To defend the nation

• To promote education

• To increase taxes

What is one of the powers of Congress related to war?

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To declare war

• To draft soldiers

• To fund military operations

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

What does 'majority' mean in the context of passing a bill?

• The side with the most people.

• A presidential right to say no.

• An idea before it becomes a law.

• A group of people who discuss the bill.

What happens after a bill passes through the committee in either house?

• It is signed into law.

• It is debated among all members of the House or Senate.

• It is vetoed by the president.

• It is sent back to the committee.

What is the most important power of the Supreme Court?

• Conducting trials

• Judicial review

• Appointing judges

• Creating laws

What is the Judiciary Act of 1789 known for?

• Establishing the Supreme Court

• Allowing Congress to set up a federal system of courts

• Appointing the first justices

• Creating the Constitution

How can the legislative branch check the judicial branch?

• By declaring war

• By creating lower federal courts

• By negotiating treaties

• By granting pardons

Which branch of government can impeach and remove the president?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

What does the term "foreign" refer to?

• Something that comes from another country

• A local government action

• A domestic policy

• A judicial decision