Civics Final

Mia is reading about how the United States makes changes to important laws. She comes across the term "amendment." What is an amendment?

• a change to the Supreme Court.

• a change to the Executive cabinet.

• a change to the constitution.

• a change to the composition of Congress.

How many amendments have been added over time?

• 10

• 27

• 30

• 50

Which branch of government has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?

• executive (President)

• judicial (Supreme Court)

• legislative (Congress)

What is the introductory statement of the US Constitution called?

• Amendment

• Articles

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

Avery is studying the U.S. Constitution and wants to know what the first 10 Amendments are called. What should Avery look for?

• Amendment

• Articles

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

Which principle ensures that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches operate independently from one another?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

A principle that allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

What is the system called where both the national government and state governments share authority over the same territory?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

Which type of powers can both the national and state governments exercise?

• expressed or enumerated powers

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers

• implied powers

Zoe is learning about government in her civics class. She wants to know which branch of government is responsible for making laws. Which branch should she study?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative