The Constitution & the Bill of Rights Quiz

One of the key concepts of the Constitution is Federalism. What does Federalism mean?

• The government is run by the people.

• Each branch of government has power over the other two branches.

• The national government and the states share power.

• The Constitution is the highest set of laws.

What are the three branches of government called?

• Legislative branch, Executive branch, and the Judicial branch.

• Constitutional branch, Executive branch, and the Legislative branch.

• Government branch, and the Legislative branch.

• Judicial branch, Executive branch, and the Articles branch.

The national government can do some things that the state government cannot. What from the list below can the national government do?

• Make traffic laws.

• Build roads.

• Run elections.

• Declare war.

What does amend mean?

• Amend means to fight for freedom.

• Amend means to submit to the government.

• Amend means to change.

True or False The first 20 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

The Executive branch of the government

• 1. Approves laws.

• 1. Appoints federal judges.

• Approves presidential appointments.

• 2. Can overturn rulings by other judges.

The Judicial branch of the government

• Vetoes laws

• Decides if laws are constitutional.

• 1. Appoints federal judges.

• 1. Approves presidential appointments.

The Legislative branch of the government

• 1. Signs laws.

• 1. Decides if laws are constitutional.

• 1. Approves laws

• Makes laws.

True or False The Bill of Rights protects the rights of all United States citizens.

• True

• False

True or False The Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution.

• True

• Fales