Understanding the US Government Structure

The video tutorial covers the structure and significance of the US Constitution, including its three main parts: the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments. It explains the roles and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as well as the importance of the Bill of Rights and other key amendments. The tutorial highlights the Constitution's role in establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and securing liberty for future generations.

What is the primary role of the US Constitution?

• To serve as a historical document

• To provide a list of all US laws

• To outline the structure of the government

• To describe the geography of the United States

Which part of the Constitution sets out its purpose?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Amendments

• The Articles

• The Preamble

What does the term 'bicameral' refer to in the context of the Legislative Branch?

• Having two leaders

• Having two elections

• Having two laws

• Having two houses

Who is part of the Executive Branch according to Article 2?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President and Vice President

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 15th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

What rights are protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• The 21st Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 18th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

• The number of terms a senator can serve

• The number of representatives in the House

• The number of terms a president can serve

• The number of amendments to the Constitution

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• The 26th Amendment

• The 27th Amendment

• The 25th Amendment

• The 24th Amendment