2.09 Quiz : The Constitution Part 3

Which is an example of a reserved power?

Establishing local governments

The First Amendment concerns which of the following?

Freedoms of religion, speech, and the press; rights of assembly and petition

What part of the Constitution starts with the words "We the People"?

Preamble

Which constitutional principle describes the division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government?

Separation of powers

Which is not an example of an informal amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

The States call for a special convention to amend the constitution

What is a major purpose of the executive branch of government?

To Enforce the laws

What is a major purpose of the judicial branch of government?

To interpret laws

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of government?

To make the laws

How much of Congress must approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution before it is sent to the states?

Two-thirds

What powers are shared by the federal government and the state governments?

concurrent powers