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When does the new president begin his/her duties?
The day after Election Day
January 20th
March 20th
September 17th
2
What is an ex post facto law?
A law about your crazy ex boyfriend
A law that turns an act into a crime after it was committed
A law that isn't based on facts
A law that the president vetos
3
The Census counts the people of the US. What is one purpose of counting the people?
To accurately divide the 435 representative spots
To increase taxes
To practice math
To know exactly how many people have passed away from COVID
4
How can congress pass a law that the president vetoed?
It can't
It can get another 50% vote in both Houses
It can ask very nicely
It can get another 2/3 vote in both Houses
5
Do state governments or the federal government make treaties with other countries?
State Governments
Federal Government
6
What happened during the Boston Tea Party?
When several American's were killed by British soldiers Boston
The colonists sat down for tea, crumpets, and lovely conversation
When the British sent over tea and it fell into the water
When American's boarded a boat full of highly taxed tea and dumped it out
7
What is the smallest number of electoral votes a state can have?
3
0
5
1
8
How does the executive branch balance the power of the judicial branch?
The Executive branch can overturn rulings of the Judicial Branch
The President appoints all the Supreme Court Justices
it doesn't
The President can grant pardons to those who were convicted
9
In a parade, where should the American flag be?
Waving from every person's hand
At the front
At the back
On every float
10
What was the Virginia Plan?
George Washington's plan to take part of Virginia to make Washington DC
James Madison's plan for two houses of Congress based on population
William Peterson's plan for one house of congress with equal representation
Thomas Jefferson's plan to write the Declaration of Independence
11
What do the stars and stripes mean on our flag?
50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for Mia Mendoza
50 stars for loyalty and 13 stripes for courage
50 stars for 50 statues and 13 stripes for 13 colonies
50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for 13 colonies
12
Who presents the national budget every year?
The leader of Congress
The Speaker of the House
Janiah Castro
The President
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How long is a President's term?
2 years
6 years
a lifetime
4 years
14
What is popular vote?
The famous people's votes
The President's vote
The Electoral College Vote
The vote of the people
15
How many Senators from each state?
2
535
100
435
16
Who said "Give me liberty or give me death?"
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry
17
How is a president elected?
Congress decides
The people vote, the votes are counted and the candidate with the most wins
The electoral college votes and the candidite with the most wins
The people vote, the votes are counted and the electoral college votes
18
Who was called the "Father of the Consitution?"
James Madison
George Washinton
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry
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Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
Jacob Ayala
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
The President
20
What is the primary duty of the Legislative Branch?
To enforce laws
To make laws
To interpret laws
To become a law
21
How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term?
lifetime
2 years
6 years
4 years
22
What was the Great Comprimise?
That there would be 2 houses of Congress: 1 by population and 1 equal
That slavery would be allowed in America
That both sides would give up a little bit to reach a solution
That they would go to war with England
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What is the primary duty of the Executive Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To become a law
To interpret laws
24
Who has power over the money in America?
Congress
The Senate Only
Jaslyn Vargas
The President
25
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Creates a government, divides power, and protects rights
Creates a government, divides people, and protects rights
Creates a monarchy, divides power, and protects rights
Creates a government, divides power, and protects rainbows
26
How many terms can a Representative serve?
6
57
unlimited
2
27
How many votes are in the electoral college?
435
538
100
535
28
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1778
1781
1776
1889
29
When will the next Presidential election happen?
2026
2021
2024
2022
30
Who would become president if the president dies?
Jenna Diaz
The Vice President
Abraham Lincoln
The Speaker of the House
31
What is the primary duty of the judicial branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to interpret laws and the Constitution
to be a law
32
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
George Washington
33
How long is a Senate term?
6 years
2 years
lifetime
4 years
34
What court case set the standard for judicial review?
Roe v Wade
Marbury v Madison
Brown v Board of Education
McCulloch v Maryland
35
What is popular soverignty?
government based on the consent of the pope
government based on the consent of the people
government based on the consent of the president
government based on the consent of the pastors
36
What is the Preamble?
The section that tells how the Legislative branch should function
A pretty amble
The first section of the Constitution that lists the 6 goals
The section that tells how the Executive branch should function
37
What are the requirements for Supreme Court Justice?
No qualifications
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
38
What is the elastic clause?
A very stretchly paper that the original Constitution was written on
The idea that states, federal and local governments should work together
The checks and balances system
A line in the Const. that says Congress can make any law that's necessary
39
What are the requirements for Senator?
No qualifications
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
40
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The Vice President
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House
The President
41
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Tammy Duckworth
Nancy Pelosi
Ms Podkulski
Kamala Harris
42
How many terms can a Senator serve?
unlimited
2
6
57
43
What are the requirements for Representative?
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
No qualifications
44
Which came first: the Declaration or the Constitution?
Neither, they were written at the same time
Declaration
Constitution
45
What is a
special session
of Congress?
When someone in Congress has a birthday
An extra meeting of Congress which is called by the President
The first meeting of Congress in a new term
A special part of a regular Congress Session
46
What are the requirements for President?
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
No qualifications
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
47
Who has the power of impeachment?
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The Constitution
The House of Representatives
48
What is federalism?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Anti-Federalists who were against the Constitution
The idea that the federal government has the supreme rule of the land
Sharing power between states, federal, and local government
49
What is the Capital of the United States?
New York City, NY
Washington DC
Chicago, IL
Philadelphia, PA
50
How many Cabinet positions are there?
15
30
5
100
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How often are elections for Senators?
Every 3 years
Every 6 years
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
