Constitution Week 13 Assessment

Each branch of the government has specific functions, as stated in the Constitution. Match each characteristic to the correct branch of government.

• Write laws, declare war, coin money

• Executive

• Enforce laws commander in chief of military

• Legislative

• Ensure laws are constitutional

• Judicial

Each branch of our government is kept in a balance so that no single group or person has more power than another. Match the checks and balances to the correct branch on the diagram.

• Veto legislation

• Legislative

• Determine if laws are constitutional

• Executive

• Approval of the president’s cabinet

• Judicial

Which group is responsible for the laws that should govern us, what taxes citizens should pay, and impeaching a president?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The states

• The judicial branch

Which group is responsible for how laws should be carried out, recommending laws, and creating treaties with other countries?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The states

• The judicial branch

Which group is responsible for what the Constitution means, determining whether a law passed by Congress is constitutional, and resolving disputes between states?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The states

• The judicial branch

Which group is responsible for appointing officials, the state constitution enforces the United States constitution, and the Governor is head of state?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The states

• The judicial branch

To qualify to be the president of the United States you have to be: (choose all that apply)

• 14 years as a resident of the USA

• Must be the vice president before being the president

• At least 35 years old

• Have to serve in the military

How many amendments were made to the constitution AND what do those amendments do for the government?

How does the Judicial Branch check and balance the other branches of government?

• Sends criminals to jail

• Uses their power to make the laws

• Covers the laws of the US and all controversies of between all levels of government and people

• Is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces

What does the last 6 sections in the First Article of the constitution tell us about?