Constitution

Question 1

Article 1

Answer 1

the powers, eligibility requirements, and limitations of the legislative branch

Question 1

Article 2

Answer 1

the powers, eligibility requirements, and limitations of the executive branch

Question 2

Article 3

Answer 2

the powers, eligibility requirements, and limitations of the Judicial branch

Question 3

Article 4

Answer 3

the roles, rights, and privileges of the states and their citizens

Question 4

Article 5

Answer 4

the amendment process

Question 5

Article 6

Answer 5

maintenance of previous debts, supremacy of the constitution and oaths of office

Question 6

Article 7

Answer 6

the ratification process

Question 7

Articles of Confederation

Answer 7

the first written constitution in the colonies, ratified in 1781

Question 8

Bill of Rights

Answer 8

the first 10 amendments to the constitution which protected legal rights and civil rights of individuals

Question 9

US Constitution

Answer 9

document which lays the foundation for the US government and provides a blueprint of democracy for the rest of the world

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

limits the power of the federal government

Question 11

Commerce Clause

Answer 11

a key clause of the Constitution. regulates interstate commerce. This power has been used to justify the expansion of the legislature over nationwide issues since they could impact interstate commerce.

Question 12

Preamble

Answer 12

an introductory statement in a document that explains the purpose and underlying philosophy