U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Congress

• The Civil Code

• The Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

• Organizes the government

• Protects basic rights

• Sets up the government

• All of the above

Which principle means that no one is above the law?

• Checks and balances

• Rule of law

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Articles

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Rights

What does 'We the People' mean?

• Congress rules the people

• The President makes laws

• The power of the government comes from the people

• States are stronger than the federal government

What is the purpose of separation of powers?

• To reduce taxes

• To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• To create equality

• To allow state control

What are the three branches of government?

• State, Federal, Local

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Law, Order, Police

• Congress, President, Court

Who makes federal laws?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• Governors

What does the legislative branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

• Controls the military

What does the executive branch do?

• Writes laws

• Enforces laws

• Reviews laws

• Declares laws unconstitutional