9/18: The Supremacy Clause and Amending the Constitution

Which article and section of the Constitution contains the Supremacy Clause?

• Article VI (6) Section 2

• Article I Section 8

• Article II Section 1

• Article V Section 3

What does the Supremacy Clause state about federal or state laws and treaties?

• No federal or state law or treaty can violate the Constitution.

• State laws are superior to federal laws.

• Treaties are not recognized by the Constitution.

• Only state laws can override the Constitution.

When was the US Constitution finalized?

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• December 15, 1791

• March 4, 1789

What major issue was debated after the US Constitution was finalized?

• The lack of a Bill of Rights

• The location of the capital

• The number of states

• The length of presidential terms

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for amending (changing) the Constitution?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article V

• Article VII

What does the term "amendment" mean in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• A new law created by Congress

• A change to the Constitution

• A Supreme Court decision

• A presidential order

Why did the framers of the Constitution include an amendment process?

• To allow the President to make changes alone

• To provide a way to later change or alter the Constitution if necessary

• To make the Constitution impossible to change

• To let states ignore federal laws

Explain the significance of Article V in the U.S. Constitution.

• It describes the powers of the President.

• It explains the amendment process, allowing the Constitution to be changed.

• It lists the rights of citizens.

• It sets up the court system.

What does the term "ratification" mean in the context of amending the Constitution?

• The action of making an official agreement.

• The process of writing a new law.

• The rejection of a proposed amendment.

• The election of government officials.

What was the 18th Amendment about?

• Ban on Alcohol.

• Women's right to vote.

• Abolition of slavery.

• Income tax.