QUICK TOUR OF THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENTAL POWER

What impact does the U.S. Constitution have on the federal or national government?

• It increases the power of the U.S. government.

• It turns over all governing powers to the state or local government.

• It limits the power of the federal government.

• It divides power evenly between state and federal.

Where could you find the powers of the Executive branch or “presidential” powers?

• Article I of the U.S. Constitution

• Article II of the U.S. Constitution

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution

• Article IV of the U.S. Constitution

Where could you find the Legislative branch's powers or “Congressional” powers?

• Article I of the U.S. Constitution

• Article II of the U.S. Constitution

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution

• Article IV of the U.S. Constitution

This is the concept that government(s) should not be “all-powerful” but should be guided by constitutions and laws:

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Due process of law

By listing the powers of each branch in the Constitution, the Framers put this concept into practice:

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Individual Rights

• Due process of law

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• The Presidential

• The Executive

• The Judicial

• The Legislative

Which part of the federal government is in the legislative branch?

• The President

• Congress

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The Military

Who is the head of the United States military?

• The President - the Senate

• Congress

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The Military

Which branch of government did the U.S. Constitution mostly assign foreign affairs to?

• The Congressional

• The Executive

• The Judicial

• The Legislative

The U.S. President vetoing a bill from Congress would be an example of this constitutional concept:

• Judicial review

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances