Complete a Google Document Titled: Constitution
Use Complete Sentences
1. What is the Constitution? Please explain
2. Copy down and complete the following chart for the Constitution
Describe the following
Articles:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Amendments: (please define and tell the number of amendments)
3. Why is the Constitution considered to be a “living document”?
4. Define The Bill of Rights. Give two reasons why The Bill of Rights is so important.
5. Explain “separation of powers” and “checks and balances” AND explain why the Framers divided power among the three branches of government.
Legislative Branch:
6. What function does the Legislative Branch have with laws?
7. For each of the houses of Congress, list:
a. The number of members
b. The term length
8. In the center will be: Powers of Congress. In each of the outer bubbles, list the powers of Congress.
Executive Branch:
9. Who is in the Executive Branch?
10. What function does the Executive Branch have with laws?
11. What are the formal qualifications to be President of the US?
12. How long is the term for President and what is the maximum number of terms.
Judicial Branch:
13. Who is in the Judicial Branch?
14. What function does the Judicial Branch have with laws?
15. What is the Supreme Court?