Understanding U.S. Government Basics

What does it mean to ratify an amendment?

• Reject an amendment

• Approve or pass an amendment

• Propose a new amendment

• Remove an amendment

How many senators are in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

What is the term for members of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Government

What was added to the Constitution that listed rights not already in the Constitution?

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Which article of the Constitution discusses how states should interact with each other?

• Article 1

• Article 4

• Article 5

• Article 7

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices, federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Governors

What does the Constitution say is the 'supreme law of the land'?

• State Laws

• U.S. or Federal Laws

• Local Ordinances

• International Treaties

Which branch of government writes the bills that become laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Government

Which article of the Constitution explains how to amend the Constitution?

• Article 3

• Article 5

• Article 6

• Article 7