Exploring the Framework of the U.S. Constitution

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To criticize the US Constitution

• To compare different political systems

• To explain the structure and function of the US Constitution

• To discuss the history of the US government

Which branch of government has the exclusive power to declare war?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments

• The Legislative Branch

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

• The Elastic Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

Which power is NOT exclusive to the President?

• Declaring war

• Receiving ambassadors

• Issuing pardons

• Commander-in-Chief of the military

What is the main role of the Supreme Court according to the Constitution?

• To make laws

• To veto laws

• To execute laws

• To interpret laws

What does the term 'shared powers' refer to?

• Powers shared between two or more branches of the federal government

• Powers shared between the federal and state governments

• Powers shared between the President and the Vice President

• Powers held by the state governments

What is the purpose of checking powers?

• To give the Supreme Court legislative power

• To allow the President to control Congress

• To enable states to override federal laws

• To ensure no branch of government oversteps its bounds

What landmark case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

Why is the Constitution considered resilient?

• Because it gives all power to the President

• Because it is very detailed and specific

• Because it is intentionally ambiguous in certain passages

• Because it cannot be amended

What is required for a constitutional amendment to be proposed by Congress?

• Two-thirds majority in both houses

• Approval by the President

• A simple majority in both houses

• Approval by the Supreme Court