Edit Game
Constitution Study Guide
 Delete

Use commas to add multiple tags

 Private  Unlisted  Public




Delimiter between question and answer:

Tips:

  • No column headers.
  • Each line maps to a question.
  • If the delimiter is used in a question, the question should be surrounded by double quotes: "My, question","My, answer"
  • The first answer in the multiple choice question must be the correct answer.






 Save   22  Close
What is the Constitution?
The highest law of the US. It says how the government works
Name 2 jobs of the Judicial Branch
Explains the meaning of the Constitution and the laws passed by congress by ruling on important cases and rules whether something is constitutional or not
How many senators are there from each state
2
Name 3 of the major rights listed in the first amendment.
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Freedom to assemble, Freedom to petition
Who is the head of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
An introduction to the Constitution; explains the purpose and why it was written
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To tell the rights that American citizens can have
Who is the head of the Senate?
The Vice President
Name the 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
How many senators are in the senate?
100
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make our laws
What two houses of Congress make up the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
What are the 3 main parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, the articles and the amendments
What part of the Constitution are the Bill of Rights?
First 10 Amendments
What makes up the Judicial Branch?
The court system. The Supreme court and other federal courts
Besides the President, who else is a part of the Executive Branch?
Vice President and cabinet members
What are two responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
Making laws official and negotiating treaties
What is the Supreme Court?
The highest court in the U.S.; Head of the Judicial Branch
Where was the Constitution written?
Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA
When was the Constitution written?
1787