Structure of the Constitution

Question 1

Changes to the Constitution are called __________.

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amendments

Question 2

All of the following statements about Article I of the Constitution are TRUE except:

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Article I gives the Senate authority over the House of Representatives.

Question 3

All of the following statements about judicial review are TRUE except:

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Judicial review is specifically referred to and spelled out in the Constitution.

Question 4

Articles IV to VII of the US Constitution

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clarify the federal system of government.

Question 5

The introduction of the US Constitution is called the

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Preamble.

Question 6

Which article of the US Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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Article I

Question 7

Which document, signed by King John in 1215, was important for the United States government?

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the Magna Carta

Question 8

All of the following are powers and functions assigned to the legislative branch EXCEPT:

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determine constitutionality

Question 9

All of the following statements about checks and balances are TRUE except:

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The legislative branch has the power to pardon federal crimes and call special sessions of Congress.

Question 10

All of the following statements about Article II of the Constitution are TRUE except:

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Article II is broken into ten sections.

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