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Civics Study Guide: The Constitution—Preamble And Article I

Directions: Answer completely all the questions below, have your parent/guardian sign, and turn in this study guide before the test to have your test grade boosted to the next letter grade (A’s increase 5 points). Credit will not be given for incomplete, unsigned, inadequately answered study guides. Your test may include, but is not limited to the following:

Answer completely:

  1. What is the purpose of the preamble to the constitution?.
  2. Make a list showing the main subject of each of the 7 articles of the constitution.
  3. Make a chart showing the structure of the legislative branch, showing the houses, and their leaders according to the constitution.
  • What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?
  • What are the Qualifications to be a Senator?
  • Name the Member of the house of Representatives that currently represents Virginia’s Fifth District.
  • Name the two Senators that currently represent Virginia.
  • What powers are granted to congress by the constitution?
  • What Powers are denied to congress by the constitution?
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    10. What Powers are denied to the States by the constitution?

    Your test will be

    1st & 5th Period-Fri., March 1

    2nd Period-Mon., Mar. 5