Unit 2: US Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The United States Constitution
• The Bill of Rights

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Preamble
• The Articles
• The Bill of Rights
• The Federalist Papers

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Bureaucratic

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 538

How long is a U.S. Senator's term?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 538

Who has the power to veto bills?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Chief Justice
• The President
• The Vice President

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Bureaucratic

What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States?

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To outline the structure of government
• To introduce the Constitution and state its purpose
• To define individual rights
• To list the amendments