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Legislative and Executive Quiz 7th Grade 3/23

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Q 1/6
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What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
30
article I
introduction
preamble
Q 2/6
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How many articles are in the Constitution?
30
seventeen
seven
thirteen

6 questions

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What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

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30 sec

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How many articles are in the Constitution?

2

30 sec

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What is Article II about?

3

30 sec

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Which house can make a revenue/tax bill?

4

30 sec

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How many votes does it take for a bill to pass both houses?

5

30 sec

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The president is in charge of the executive branch. What is his main job?

6

30 sec

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