“CONSTITUTION” Study Guide
Test Format: 50 multiple choice questions
v Review TCI History Alive! The United States Through
Industrialism, Chapter 9 “The Constitution: A More Perfect Union,
”TCI Interactive Student Notebook 9, all class notes, handouts &
homework.
v Use Mr. Berner’s webpage www.dublinschools.net/matthewberner.aspx
to review Ohio’s Grade 8 Social Studies Learning Standards,
“Constitution” & “Bill of Rights,” class notes & to complete
Quizlet Review “Constitution.”
1. What is the Constitution ? (Supremacy Clause )
2. What is the Preamble and what are the Preambles’ 6 goals?
3. What is the purpose of the Constitution’s 7 Articles ?
4. What is the purpose of the Constitution’s 27 Amendments , with emphasis on the
Bill or Rights ?
5. Describe the Amendment process.
6. What responsibilities go with citizenship rights?
7. Define Representative Democracy (Popular Sovereignty) .
8. Define Separation of Powers .
9. Who is in the Legislative Branch , what requirements are necessary to become
a member of the Legislative Branch, what term limits apply to the Legislative
Branch & what powers does the Legislative Branch have? (CONGRESS, HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Bicameral)
10. Define Impeachment .
11. Who is in the Executive Branch , what requirements are necessary to become a
member of the Executive Branch, what term limits apply to the Executive Branch,
who elects members of the Executive Branch & what powers does the Executive Branch
have? (PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, CABINET)
12. Define Cabinet , Pardon & Veto .
13. Who is in the Judicial Branch , what requirements are necessary to become a
member of the Judicial Branch, what term limits apply to the Judicial Branch &
what powers does the Judicial Branch have? (SUPREME COURT)
14. Define Judicial Review .
15. Define Checks and Balances & provide an example of a check and balance
each branch has over the other 2 branches.
16. Define Federalism .
17. Define and provide an example of Delegated , Reserved & Concurrent Powers ?