The Constitution
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which Article of the Constitution describes the powers and the limitations of the Judicial Branch of our government?
a) Article 1 c) Article 3
b) Article 2 d) Article 4
c) Article 3
The 3rd Amendment protects citizens from having to _____ soldiers during times of war or conflict.
a) support c) compensate
b) feed d) house
d) house
Which branch of government makes, or writes, the laws?
Legislative Branch
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
Which Article of the Constitution describes the powers and the limitations of the individual states?
a) Article 4 c) Article 6
b) Article 5 d) Article 7
a) Article 4
What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?
Right to bear arms/own weapons
Which branch of government interprets if laws are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
The formal changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution that allow it to be adapted over time.
a) The Preamble c) The Amendments
b) The Articles d) The Bill of Rights
c) The Amendments
Which Article of the Constitution describes how to ratify (or sign off on) the document to make it official?
a) Article 4 c) Article 6
b) Article 5 d) Article 7
d) Article 7
What are at least three basic rights guaranteed within the 1st Amendment?
Speech, religion, press, petition and assembly
Which branch of government executes, or signs off on the laws, to make them official?
The Executive Branch
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
Which Articles of the Constitution explain the powers and limitations of each of the three branches of government?
a) 1-3 c) 3-5
b) 2-4 d) 4-7
a) 1-3
Which Article of the Constitution describes the powers and the limitations of the Legislative Branch of our government?
a) Article 1 c) Article 3
b) Article 2 d) Article 4
a) Article 1
Which Article of the Constitution describes how to amend, or change, the document?
a) Article 4 c) Article 6
b) Article 5 d) Article 7
b) Article 5
Which House of Congress has 100 members (2 per state)?
a) The Supreme Court c) The Cabinet
b) the House of Representatives d) The Senate
d) The Senate
Which House of Congress has 435 members (based on population): a) The Supreme Court c) The Cabinet
b) The House of Representatives d) The Senate
b) The House of Representatives
These are considered the "structure" of the Constitution. They establish the powers and limitations of the government, including each of the three branches.
a) The Preamble c) The Amendments
b) The Articles d) The Bill of Rights
b) The Articles
Which Article of the Constitution describes the Constitution as the "Supreme Law of the Land", meaning no law can overrule it?
a) Article 4 c) Article 6
b) Article 5 d) Article 7
c) Article 6
Which Article of the Constitution describes the powers and the limitations of the Executive Branch of our government?
a) Article 1 c) Article 3
b) Article 2 d) Article 4
b) Article 2
How many Justices traditionally serve on the Supreme Court?
a) 3 c) 7
b) 5 d) 9
d) 9
How many votes are needed to win a presidential election in the United States?
a) 170 c) 435
b) 270 d) 535
b) 270