The
Constitution
Constitution
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
How many Supreme Court Justices serve on the Court?
9
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The president
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which Article establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article I
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws and determine constitutionality
What is the President’s role when directing foreign policy and making treaties?
Chief Diplomat
Which Constitutional Principle outlines that each branch can limit the powers of the others.
Checks and Balances
What is the main purpose of the Preamble?
To outline the goals of the new government.
How many Representatives does New Mexico have?
3
Which landmark case established Judicial Review?
Marbury vs. Madison
What Article of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
Article II
How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
27
What Constitutional Principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With a 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate
Who must approve Supreme Court nominations?
The Senate
The President can forgive someone for a federal crime. What is that power called?
A pardon
Which section of Article II gives the President power as Commander in Chief?
Article II section 2
Article V lays out the amendment process. What is one way an amendment can be RATIFIED?
By 3/4 of state legislatures
What happens if the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill?
It goes to a conference committee to resolve differences.
Which Article in the Constitution outlines the powers of the Judicial Branch?
Article III
Name the five constitutional roles of the President.
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Check on Judiciary (Appointments/Pardons)
What federal officers make up the President’s advisory body?
Heads of Cabinet Departments