Constitution and Branches of Government

The Introduction to the Constitution is called the ____.

• AMENDMENTS

• ARTICLES

• PREAMBLE

• ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

The Framework (body) to the Constitution is called the ____ (there are 7 of them).

• AMENDMENTS

• ARTICLES

• PREAMBLE

• ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

The “changes” or “additions” to the Constitution are called ____.

• AMENDMENTS

• ARTICLES

• PREAMBLE

• ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

How many law making bodies make up the Legislative Branch in Washington D.C.?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How are seats determined in the U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?

• Size of the state (square miles)

• Every state is equally represented

• Population size of the state

• Rock, Paper, Scissors

How many people make up the U.S. SENATE today?

• 13

• 50

• 100

• 435

What vote is needed in the House and Senate to pass a BILL?

• 51% (Majority)

• ⅔ (Supermajority)

• ¾

• 100% (Unanimous)

What are the first THREE words of the PREAMBLE?

• We The People

• I Solemnly Swear

• A Perfect Union

How many people make up the U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today?

• 13

• 50

• 100

• 435

As a result of ________ the following government was established: 3 BRANCHES - Legislative, Executive AND Judicial AND 2 HOUSES - Houses OF Representatives AND Senate.

• The Great Compromise

• The Declaration of independence

• The Bill of Rights