U.S. History Review #3

What does the Constitution do?

• Runs on its own supreme power
• Decides who will rule the United States
• Sets up and defines our government
• Announces our independence

How many amendments does our Constitution have?

• 27
• 50
• 125
• 10

The idea of self-government is in the first few words of the Constitution. What are these words?

• We the people
• In the beginning
• Four score and seven years ago
• I have a dream

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch of our government?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Vice-President
• The President
• The Secretary of State

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1941
• 1865

The lawmaking branch of the U.S. government is the _______________ Branch.

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive
• Federal

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

• A brand new Constitution
• Getting rid of the Constitution
• A change or addition to the Constitution
• Changing the name of the Constitution

Which branch of the U.S. government reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution?

• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Federal Branch

What is the "rule of law"?

• The Unites States has rules that are called laws
• Everyone, including our leaders in government, must obey the law
• Some states will have more laws than others
• Our president doesn't have the same laws that we do

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Appelate Court
• Circuit Court
• Supreme Court
• Civil Court