Understanding the U.S. Constitution

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure that the President has more power than Congress

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• To allow the judicial branch to make laws

• To give the states more power than the federal government

Explain how the system of checks and balances works between the legislative and executive branches.

• The President can veto legislation, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote.

• Congress can declare laws unconstitutional, but the President can appoint judges.

• The President can pass laws, but Congress can veto them.

• Congress can impeach the President, but the President can dissolve Congress.

Which of the following is an example of federalism in the United States?

• The federal government controls all education policies.

• Both state and federal governments can collect taxes.

• Only the federal government can regulate commerce.

• States have no power to make their own laws.

Identify the branch of government responsible for interpreting the Constitution.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

Which of the following is a power that the legislative branch holds over the executive branch?

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto laws

• The power to interpret laws

Discuss the impact of the Tenth Amendment on the balance of power between state and federal governments.

• It gives the federal government unlimited power over the states.

• It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

• It allows states to nullify federal laws.

• It requires states to follow federal laws without exception.

Which branch of government has the power to impeach the President?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments