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Name the articles of the US Constitution:
Article I, Article II, Article III, Article IV, Article V, Article VI
Article I: The Legislative Branch
Article II: The Executive Branch
Article III: The Judicial Branch
Article IV: The States
Article V: Amending the Constitution
Article
VI: The Supremacy Clause
How does the constitution begin and end?
Begins with the Preamble
Ends with Bill of Rights and Amendments
The structure of the Constitution allows for __________ of powers among three branches of government.
privilege
separation
amendment
impeachment
separation
All of the following statements about the Constitution are TRUE except:
The Constitution gives the legislative branch the power to make laws.
The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to enforce laws.
The Constitution gives the judicial branch the power to interpret laws.
The Constitution gives the executive branch the ability to check only the legislative branch, the legislative branch the ability to check only the judicial branch, and the judicial branch the ability to check only the executive branch.
The Constitution gives the executive branch the ability to check only the legislative branch, the legislative branch the ability to check only the judicial branch, and the judicial branch the ability to check only the executive branch.
All of the following statements about the Constitution are TRUE except:
It contains seven articles and 27 amendments.
It divides powers between the nation and states.
It divides the government into three separate branches.
It organizes the basic political parties found within the country.
It organizes the basic political parties found within the country.
The introduction to the Constitution is called __________.
Section I
the Preamble
the Magna Carta
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as __________.
Article VIII
the Preamble
the Magna Carta
the Bill of Rights
the Bill of Rights
Which document, signed by King John in 1215, was important for the United States government?
the Preamble
the Constitution
the Magna Carta
the Bill of
Rights
the Magna Carta
All of the following statements about Article I of the Constitution are TRUE except:
Article I contains ten sections.
Article I gives the legislative branch power to make laws.
Article I states that Congress will be comprised of two houses.
Article I gives the Senate authority over the House of Representatives.
Article I gives the Senate authority over the House of Representatives.
All of the following statements about Article II of the Constitution are TRUE except:
Article II is broken into ten sections.
Article II outlines the impeachment process.
Article II lists presidential powers and responsibilities.
Article II gives the executive branch power to enforce laws.
Article II is broken into ten sections.
All of the following statements about Article III of the Constitution are TRUE except:
Article III, Section 1 deals with federal courts.
Article III gives the judicial branch power to enforce laws.
Article III, Section 2 focuses on jurisdiction and judicial review.
Article III, Section 3 defines treason, the only federal crime mentioned in the Constitution.
Article III gives the judicial branch power to enforce laws.
Changes to the Constitution are called __________.
articles
reviews
sections
amendments
amendments
ll of the following are powers and functions assigned to the legislative branch EXCEPT:
coin money
declare war
determine constitutionality
borrow money
determine constitutionality
All of the following are powers and functions assigned to the legislative branch EXCEPT:
veto bills
lay and collect taxes
establish post offices
raise and support the military
veto bills
All of the following are powers and functions assigned to the executive branch EXCEPT:
grant pardons
interpret the laws
deliver State of
the Union address
appoint ambassadors and Supreme Court justices
interpret the laws
The __________ in the Constitution gives Congress the flexibility to make all "necessary and proper" laws.
Preamble
amendments
Bill of Rights
Elastic Clause
Elastic Clause
What is judicial review?
The power of the Judicial Branch to review laws, Executive orders, and Executive acts to ensure that they are Constitutional.
The power of the Judicial Branch to impeach the President and members of Congress.
The power of the Legislative Branch to appoint or remove Supreme Court Judges at any time.
The power of the Executive Branch to deem Supreme Court rulings unconstitutional.
The power of the Judicial Branch to review laws, Executive orders, and Executive acts to ensure that they are Constitutional.
All of the following statements about judicial review are TRUE except:
The 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison established judicial review.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall's ruling established judicial review.
Judicial review is specifically referred to and spelled out in the Constitution.
Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the ability to declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial review is specifically referred to and spelled out in the Constitution.
All of the following statements about checks and balances are TRUE except:
The two houses of Congress have checks on each other.
The executive branch has veto power and the power to appoint judges.
The judicial branch has the power to declare executive orders and laws unconstitutional.
The legislative branch has the power to pardon federal crimes and call special sessions of Congress.
The legislative branch has the power to pardon federal crimes and call special sessions of Congress.
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the legislative branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article I
Articles IV to VII of the US Constitution:
- establish the executive branch, including the presidency.
- create the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court.
- outline the goals of the new federal government.
- clarify the federal system of government.
clarify the federal system of government.
The introduction of the US Constitution is called the
Bill of Rights.
Articles.
Amendments.
Preamble.
Preamble
(T/F) The US Constitution outlines the goals of the government.
True
(T/F) The Guarantee Clause gives the legislature the power to make all necessary and proper laws.
False
(T/F) The legislative branch has the power to borrow money.
True
(T/F) The chief justice of the Supreme Court is the commander in chief of the military.
False
The __________ section of the Constitution gives equal status and power to all states.
Bill of Rights
Equal Footing
Full Faith and Credit
Privileges and Immunities
Equal Footing
(Essay) Explain how the legislative branch has checks on the three branches of government.
Checks on the executive branch:
1. Impeachment power
2. Power to override president's vetoes
3. Senate must approve president's appointments 4. Senate must approve treaties
5. Power to declare war
6. Power to enact taxes and allocate funds
7. President must report on the state of the union to
Congress
Checks on the Judicial branch:
1. Senate approves federal judges
2. Impeachment power
3. Power to initiate constitutional amendments
4. Power to set jurisdiction of courts
Legislative Branch has the following checks on itself:
1. Bills must be passed by both chambers of Congress
2. House must originate revenue bills
3. Neither chamber may adjourn for more than three days without consent of the other
(Essay) Explain how the executive branch has checks on the other branches of government.
Checks on the legislative branch:
1. President has veto power
2. Can call special sessions of Congress
3. Can recommend laws
4. President is commander in chief of the military
Checks on judicial branch:
1. Power to appoint judges
2. Power to pardon for federal crimes
(Essay) Explain how the judicial branch has checks on the other branches of government.
checks on legislative branch:
1. Judicial review (declare laws unconstitutional)
2. Seats are held on "good behavior"
3. Compensation cannot be diminished
checks on executive branch:
1. Judicial review (declare executive orders unconstitutional)
2. Chief justice presides during impeachment of the president
3. Lifetime appointments
(Essay) Outline the structure of the Constitution.
I. The Preamble
II. Article I: The Legislative Branch
III. Article II: The Executive Branch
IV. Article III: The Judicial Branch
V. Article IV: The States
VI. Article V: Amending the Constitution
VII. Article VI: The Supremacy Clause
VIII. Article Ratification
IX. The Bill of Rights and Amendments (27 total)
(Essay) Summarize the separation of powers specified in the Constitution.
The legislative branch makes laws.
The executive branch enforces laws.
The judicial branch interprets laws.
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