Presidential Powers and Judicial Branch Quiz

The purpose of the Constitution is to create a national government and serve as the main source of federal law in the United States.

There are seven articles in the Constitution of the United States.

An amendment is a change or addition to the United States Constitution.

<p>The role of the judicial branch of the government is to interpret the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The proposal of an amendment can be done by a 2/3 majority vote in both the House and the Senate, or by a 2/3 vote by the state legislatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution is the highest law of the land according to Article VI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the preamble is to explain why the Constitution was written and to outline the goals and objectives of the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three main parts of the Constitution are the preamble, articles, and amendments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to Article I, the role of the Congress is to make laws for the United States and to perform other important duties such as government oversight and confirmation of high-ranking officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They deal almost exclusively with basic civil rights that are guaranteed to all Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person must have been born in the US, be at least thirty-five years of age, and have resided in the US for a period of 14 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two houses of the Congress are the House of Representatives and the Senate. The primary purpose of the Congress is to make laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 2/3 majority vote in both the House and the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hold a constitutional convention to address the state proposed amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approval by a 3/4 majority of the state legislatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ten</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary responsibilities of the legislative branch of the U.S. government are to make laws, raise money (taxes), and provide for defense (maintain the military).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To become a member of the House of Representatives, an individual must be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for seven years, and must reside in the state from which they are chosen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of the judicial branch of the U.S. government is to interpret the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers