Unit 3: US Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the supreme law of the land?
A
The Constitution
2
Q
True or False: The Constitution was ratified in 1787.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____ .
A
Bill of Rights
4
Q
Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
A
Legislative branch
5
Q
What system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
A
Checks and balances
