Unit 2 Topic 1: A Breakdown of the Constitution

What document creates our nation’s government?

• Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

How many branches of government did the Constitution create?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Seven

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Declaration

• Preamble

• Prologue

• Ratification

The phrase “We the People” shows the idea of…

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Supremacy Clause

Which branch of government is created by Article I of the Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

Congress is bicameral, which means it has two houses: the Senate and House of Representatives.

• True

• False

You must be at least 25 years old to serve in the U.S. Senate.

• True

• False

Congress has the power to establish post offices.

• True

• False

Congress can make laws about anything they want, even if it is not listed in the Constitution.

• True

• False

Article VI, the Supremacy Clause, states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

• True

• False