Constitution Walkthrough

What fundamental principle is conveyed by the opening words "We the People" in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• The ultimate authority of the King over the government.

• The supremacy of the legislative branch in all matters.

• The sovereign power of the citizens of the United States.

• The exclusive power of the judiciary to interpret laws.

Which branch of the U.S. government was considered by the framers to be the most powerful and potentially dangerous?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The State Governments

Which of the following presidential powers requires the advice and consent of the Senate?

• Being Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy.

• Receiving Ambassadors.

• Making treaties.

• Administering laws passed by Congress.

According to Article III of the Constitution, what is Congress's role regarding the establishment of courts below the Supreme Court?

• Congress must establish all inferior courts.

• Congress has the discretion to ordain and establish inferior courts.

• Congress has no role in establishing inferior courts; states do.

• Congress can only abolish existing inferior courts, not create new ones.

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What is one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed?

• A simple majority vote in both houses of Congress.

• Approval by the President and the Supreme Court.

• Two-thirds of both Houses of Congress deem it necessary.

• A national referendum with a majority vote.

How many states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• A simple majority of states.

• Two-thirds of the states.

• Three-fourths of the states.

• All fifty states.

What does the Supremacy Clause establish regarding the U.S. Constitution and federal laws?

• State laws are supreme over federal laws.

• The Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

• International treaties are supreme over the Constitution.

• The President's executive orders are supreme over all other laws.

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for its establishment between the states?

• Seven states.

• Nine states.

• Thirteen states.

• All states present at the Constitutional Convention.