This document is a quiz on the Constitution and the U.S. government. It contains 10 multiple choice questions about topics like the branches of government, the framers of the Constitution, and key concepts like checks and balances. The quiz instructs students to select an answer for each question before advancing to the next, and allows them to try again if they select the incorrect response initially.

1. The Constitution and Our GovernmentQuiz 1December 3rd, 2010Name: 1. Use your OWN knowledge from previous lessons to answer the following quiz questions. 2. Read EACH multiple choice question carefully. Click on the answer you believe to be correct. - You must select the correct answer before you can advance to the next question.4. Do not worry if you select the incorrect answer, you will be able to try the question again. - If you chose the incorrect answer, click the “Try Again” text to return to the previous slide.5. Once you have chosen the correct answer and have seen the “CORRECT” slide, you may advance to the next quiz question by clicking on the blue arrow.6. Click the blue arrow on your right to begin the Quiz.

2. The Constitution and Our Government1. The is also known as the “Supreme Law of the United States.”A. Articles of ConfederationB. AmendmentC. ConstitutionD. Government2. This group of men attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787.A. PilgrimsB. The FramersC. Founding FathersD. Both B. and C.

3. The Constitution and Our Government3. True or False:There are THREE branches of government?A. TrueB. False4. This branch of government is home to the President of the United States.A. ExecutiveB. JudicialC. Legislative

4. The Constitution and Our Government5. The system of limits the powers of all branches of government by giving each the right to amend acts of the other branches.A. Veto PowerB. Constitutional RightC. Checks and BalancesD. Judicial Branch6. TRUE or FALSE:Congress makes up the Legislative Branch of government?A. TrueB. False

5. The Constitution and Our Government7. is a form of system or rule over a nation, state, or community.A. GovernmentB. TeachersC. ParentsD. Founding Fathers8. makes up the Judicial Branch of government.A. Appeals CourtB. Supreme CourtC. Citizens CourtD. Congress

6. The Constitution and Our Government9. The is the highest court in the land.A. Supreme CourtB. Federal CourtC. State CourtD. Appeals Court10. is a member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection.A. AlienB. BrothersC. CitizenD. Doctors

7. The Constitution and Our Government1.How many houses make up Congress?A. 1B. 2C. 32.is the system of dividing the powers and duties of a government in different branches.A. Executive BranchB. GovernmentC. Separation of PowersD. Found Fathers Complete!