Constitution Video HW

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

• To lay out the goals for the document and the new federal government

• To introduce the Declaration of Independence

• To explain the purpose of the Bill of Rights

• To summarize the Articles of Confederation

How many sections, known as Articles, are there in the US Constitution?

• seven

• eight

• ten

• five

What do Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the US Constitution establish?

• They define the powers of state governments.
• They establish the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government.
• They outline the process for amending the Constitution.
• They establish the Bill of Rights.

Which of the following powers are NOT granted to Congress by Article I of the Constitution?

• declare war

• pass and collect taxes

• establish post offices

• appoint justices

What is the main job of the executive branch as established by Article 2 of the US Constitution?

• To interpret federal laws.
• To create new federal laws.
• To enforce federal laws.

• To oversee state governments.

What branch of government was created by Article 3 of the US Constitution?

• Judicial branch
• Executive branch
• Legislative branch
• Military branch

What is the main job of the Supreme Court as established by John Marshall?

• To advise the President on legal matters.
• To enforce the laws passed by Congress.
• • To determine whether laws are constitutional or not.

• To create laws for the country.

What does Article 4 of the US Constitution address?

• The relationships and responsibilities between the national government and the states.

• The rights of individual citizens.
• The process of amending the Constitution.
• The powers of the federal government.

What is the purpose of Article 5 of the US Constitution?

• To establish the judicial branch
• To provide a method for amending the Constitution

• To outline the powers of the President
• To define the legislative process

What does the Supremacy Clause in Article 6 state?

• The Supremacy Clause states that federal law is the supreme law of the land, overriding state laws.
• The Supremacy Clause only applies to international treaties.
• The Supremacy Clause states that all laws must be approved by the President.
• The Supremacy Clause allows state laws to override federal laws.