Understanding the U.S. Constitution

The first three words of the Preamble to the United States Constitution are (a)   .

• We the People
• In Order To
• The United States
• Establish Justice

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which document contains the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To create new laws

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To elect the President

• To declare war

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What is required for an amendment to be added to the U.S. Constitution?

• Approval by the President only

• A majority vote in the Supreme Court

• Approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states

• A national referendum

Which level of government has the power to print money?

• State governments

• Local governments

• Federal government

• County governments

Match each branch of government with its primary function.

• Refers to regional government

• Judicial

• Enforces the laws

• State

• Interprets the laws

• Executive

• Makes the laws

• Legislative