The Constitution

Match the following

• First type of government of the United States

• ratify

• is the framework of the U.S. government

• Articles of Confederation

• The first constitution of the United States

• James Madison

• Father of the Constitution / wrote the bill of rights

• Continental Congress

• approve

• Constitution

Match the following

• makes new laws, declare war, and confirms nominations for Supreme Court and the Cabinet

• Legislative Branch

• Country's government

• Executive Branch

• interprets the laws of Congress and makes sure the laws and the other branches are following the law

• Judicial Branch

• No branch of government can overpower the other ones.

• Balance of power

• President, Vice President, and Cabinet carry out the laws.

• Federal Government

amendments

• Modifications to the constitution

• to break something

   Which of the following statements best describes the United States Constitution?

• A statement that people recite while saluting the Flag

• A document declaring the independence of the United States from Britain.

• The basis for the federal government and the highest form of law in the United States

• A series of treaties with other countries such as France, Britain, Russia, Germany, and China

Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What are the three branches of government that were created by the Constitution?

• Cabinet, Congress, Senate

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• local, state, federal

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven articles of the Constitution?

• Principal's Branch

• Executive

  Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government creates laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government supervises the laws and the other branches?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government ensures that the laws are being applied?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch