Studies Weekly Government

How is the Constitution changed?

• By ignoring it completely

• By rewriting it every year

• Through the process of amendment

• By asking permission from other countries

What was the purpose of Article 6?

• To establish the Constitution and provide for the peaceful transfer of power

• To establish the Declaration of Independence as the supreme law of the land

• To establish the President as the supreme law of the land

• To establish the Bill of Rights as the supreme law of the land

What are the three levels of government in the United States?

• national, regional, and municipal

• central, provincial, and city

• federal, county, and town

• federal, state, and local

What does the federal government have the power to do?

• The federal government has the power to print money and build the military.

• The federal government has the power to appoint state governors and local officials

• The federal government has the power to regulate social media and internet usage

• The federal government has the power to control the weather and natural disasters

What are the three branches of the United States Government?

• military, financial, and educational branches

• federal, state, and local branches

• executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• presidential, congressional, and judicial branches

Why are there 100 senators in the Senate?

• Each state has two senators

• Senators are chosen based on population size

• Senators are elected by the House of Representatives

• Senators are appointed by the President

Who is in charge of the military?

• The executive branch

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President

What was the first state to approve the Constitution?

• Delaware

• New York

• Virginia

• Texas

The United State Constitution does the following:

• provides the structure of our government

• it protects our natural rights and defines our civil rights

• defines the power of the government

• all of the above

What is the main purpose of a government according to the Studies Weekly Government lesson?

• To provide entertainment

• To maintain order and provide services

• To create art and culture

• To control the weather