Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitution Facts
Extended Responses
100
Congress is part of which branch of government?
The Legislative Branch
100
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The President
100
What does the judicial branch do?
Interpret laws
100
How many articles does the Constitution have?
The Legislative Branch
100
Explain how the Constitution can be amended.
200
What is the main job of Congress?
Make laws
200
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Carry out (execute) laws
200
What is head of the Supreme Court called?
Chief Justice
200
Why are Articles 1-3 important?
They created the branches of government
200
Article 4 talks about federalism. Explain federalism.
Power is divided between the nation and the state
300
How many senators represent each state?
2
300
If the president can't carry out the duties of the office who takes his place?
The Vice President
300
What are the three levels of the federal court system?
District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
300
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
300
How is the idea of popular sovereignty evident in the Constitution?
- We the people...
- Ratification process
- Guarantee of republican form of government at state level
- Election processes
400
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives?
400
What system is used to select the executive?
The electoral college
400
What part of government must approve judicial appointments?
The Senate
400
When was the Constitution written?
1787
400
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. What does this mean?
All laws must follow the Constitution
500
What factor determines the total representatives a state gets?
Population
500
What are three things the executive branch does?
Examples include: Carry out laws, control the military, diplomacy with other countries, appoint government officials, set policies, act as the figurehead for the government
500
What is the power of judicial review?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
500
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9/13 states
500
Why is it important the Constitution can be amended?
Because it allows the Constitution to change with the times and remain effective