Ch. 3 Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

• To outline the rights of citizens

• To state the goals and purposes of the government

• To establish the three branches of government

• To list the amendments

Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

The principle of "checks and balances" is designed to:

• Ensure that the federal government has more power than state governments

• Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• Allow the President to veto laws passed by Congress

• Ensure that all laws are constitutional

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

The power to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality is vested in which branch of government?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

Which of the following is a power reserved to the states by the Tenth Amendment?

• Coining money

• Declaring war

• Conducting elections

• Regulating interstate commerce

The "Supremacy Clause" is found in which article of the United States Constitution?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article V

• Article VI

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

• Right to assemble

How many amendments does the United States Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments