The structure of the US Constitution covering articles, branches of government, checks and balances, and the ratification process.
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- Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?
- Article I
- Which article establishes the executive branch?
- Article II
- Which article establishes the judicial branch?
- Article III
- What does Article V of the Constitution describe?
- The process for amending the Constitution
- What does Article VI of the Constitution establish?
- The supremacy of federal law over state law (the Supremacy Clause)
- What does Article VII specify?
- The ratification requirements for the Constitution to become law
- How many articles make up the main body of the Constitution before amendments?
- Seven
- Name the three branches of the US government established by the Constitution
- Legislative, executive, and judicial
- Which branch of government makes federal laws?
- The legislative branch (Congress)
- Which branch of government enforces federal laws?
- The executive branch (led by the president)
- Which branch of government interprets laws and the Constitution?
- The judicial branch (the courts)
- What are the two chambers of Congress?
- House of Representatives and Senate
- How is representation in the House of Representatives determined for each state?
- By state population
- How many senators does each state have?
- Two
- What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
- Two years