Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To list the rights of the citizens

• To outline the goals of the new government

• To describe the structure of the government

• To establish the judicial branch

How is the number of representatives for each state in the House of Representatives determined?

• By the state's land area

• By the state's population

• By the state's wealth

• By the state's age

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

What is the term length for a U.S. President according to the Constitution?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Which power allows the Supreme Court to decide if laws are unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Order

• Legislative Veto

• Popular Vote

What is the main function of the system of checks and balances?

• To increase the power of the executive branch

• To limit the power of each branch of government

• To eliminate the judicial branch

• To create new laws

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• Ten

• Twenty-seven

• Fifty

• One hundred

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• The entire Constitution

• The last ten amendments to the Constitution

• A list of state laws

What type of government system is created by the Constitution?

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Confederation

• Monarchy

How do elections serve the function of expressing the will of the people?

• By allowing the president to choose representatives

• By letting citizens vote for their leaders

• By requiring all citizens to serve in government

• By eliminating political parties