Branches of Government
Congress passes a new law about school lunches. Which branch created the law?
Legislative Branch
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people
Which compromise created two houses of Congress?
The Great Compromise
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
The President signs a law passed by Congress. Which branch does the President belong to?
Executive Branch
True or False: Congress can override a presidential veto by passing the bill again with a 2/3 vote
True
Which goal of the Preamble means keeping peace at home?
Domestic Tranquility
Which plan favored large states?
Virginia Plan
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
The Supreme Court decides a law violates the Constitution. Which branch made this decision?
Judicial Branch
True or False: Senate can approve or reject presidential appointments?
True
What principle means power is divided between national and state governments?
Federalism
Which plan favored small states?
New Jersey Plan
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Congress believes the President broke the law and starts the process to remove them from office. What is this process called?
Impeachment
False
What principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What fraction was used in a Compromise?
Three-fifths
Which amendment gives the right to a fair trial?
Sixth Amendment
A president refuses to approve a law passed by Congress. What is this called?
Veto
The President wants to make a treaty with another country, but the Senate refuses to approve it. What branch is checking the executive branch?
Legislative Branch
What does “popular sovereignty” mean?
Why was the Great Compromise important?
It settled the debate over representation in Congress
Which amendment ended slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment