Civics · K-12

US Constitution Facts

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

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