The US Constitution

Which branch of the government carries out the laws? 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the Supreme Court?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What system prevents any branch from having too much power? 

• Power Balance
• Checks and Balances
• Constitutional Convention
• Power Checks 

How does the Executive Branch "check" the Judicial Branch?

• The Supreme Court can impeach the president.

• The Supreme Court approves or vetoes a law.

• The president approves or vetoes a law.

• The president nominates Supreme Court justices.

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• Every state gets 2

• Based on the state's population

• Every state gets 1

• Only certain states get into the House

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100, 2 from each state.

• 200, 4 from each state.

• 300, 6 from each state.

• 400, 8 from each state.

Who can override the president's veto with a two-thirds vote?

• Vice President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President's Cabinet

What are the two parts of Congress?

• President & Supreme Court

• House of Representatives & Senate

• Supreme Court & Senate

• House of Representatives & Supreme Court

The first constitution of the United States was called the ____________________.

• Articles of Confederation

• Preamble

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is the beginning of the US Constitution called?

• Article I

• the Amendments

• the Bill of Rights

• the Preamble