Understanding the Constitution Part 2

Powers of the Legislative Branch

• The Legislative Branch can enforce laws.

• The Legislative Branch has the power to interpret laws.

• The Legislative Branch has the power to make laws.

• The Legislative Branch is responsible for foreign policy.

What is the structure of the United States Congress?

• The Congress is responsible for executing laws.

• The Congress is part of the Judicial Branch.

• The Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• The Congress is a unicameral body.

What are the qualifications to become president?

• At least 30 years old
• Must be a college graduate
• Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.
• Resident for 10 years

Commander-in-Chief of the military, vetoing legislation, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judges are all powers associated with

• the President of the United States

• the Supreme Court

• Congress

• the Vice President

What do we call the system for electing the president?

• Parliamentary System
• Electoral College
• Direct Election
• Popular Vote

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

• To make laws

Which of the following is the highest court in the United States?

• The District Court

• The Circuit Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

• The Congress

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Full Faith and Credit clause, Privileges and Immunities clause, Admission of new states and territorial governance, Guarantee of republican government and protection for states all

• They are all related to international treaties.
• They are all amendments to the Constitution.
• They are all provisions/guarantees of the U.S. Constitution.

• They are all part of state laws.

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the U.S. Constitution?

• One-half of the states

• Two-thirds of the states

• Three-fourths of the states

• All 50 states