U.S. Constitution and Government Structure Quiz

What is the supreme law of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?

• Article II

• Article III

• Article I

• Article IV

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

What is the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A four-house legislature

• A three-house legislature

• A two-house legislature

• A single-house legislature

How many Senators does each state have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Elastic Clause

• The Establishment Clause

What is a proposed law presented to Congress called?

• A bill

• A resolution

• An ordinance

• A statute

What is the President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress?

• Amendment

• Filibuster

• Veto

• Override

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A two-thirds majority

• A unanimous vote

• A simple majority

• A three-fourths majority