Understanding the U.S. Constitution

The video tutorial explains the structure and content of the U.S. Constitution, covering its preamble and seven articles. It details the roles and powers of the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, composed of Congress, makes laws. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets laws. The tutorial also discusses state powers, the amendment process, and the Constitution's ratification.

What is the primary purpose of the preamble in the Constitution?

• To list the rights of citizens

• To describe the judicial system

• To introduce the Constitution and its goals

• To outline the powers of the President

Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

How many senators does each state have in the Senate?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is one of the powers of Congress as outlined in Article I?

• To grant pardons

• To appoint Supreme Court judges

• To declare war

• To negotiate treaties

Who is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces according to Article II?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

What is the role of the judicial branch as described in Article III?

• To amend the Constitution

• To execute laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

What does Article IV of the Constitution address?

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The ratification of the Constitution

• The powers of the President

• The powers of the states

What is federalism as described in Article VI?

• A system where the judicial branch has supreme power

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where state governments have all the power

• A system where the national government has all the power

How many original states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to be approved?

• Thirteen

• Seven

• Eleven

• Nine

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights