U. S. Constitution Study Guide
1. What is popular sovereignty?
People Rule
2. What is the portion of the Constitution sets the purpose of the Constitution?
Preamble
3. What is the separation of powers?
Branches of government
4. What is considered to be the “supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
5. What are the system of “checks and balances” in the Constitution?
Each branch checks each other
6. What are two parts of Congress?
House of Representative and Senate
7. Who has the power to declare war?
Congress with the President
8. Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?
President
9. What is the name of the first 10 amendments?
Bill of Rights
10.Which amendment abolished slavery?
13
11.What are the 3 rights?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
12. Who is the President of United States?
Obama
13. How long is a president’s term?
4 years
14. How many times can a president be elected?
2
15. Who is the Vice President of the U.S.?
Joe Biden
16. What is the main duty of the executive branch?
Enforce laws
17. What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch?
Make laws
18. What are two things a president can do with a bill from Congress? sign it or veto it