When citizens move Pa. to Florida, what happens to their Constitutional rights?

They have same rights no matter what state they are in.

If an American goes to Brazil for vacation, what happens to their constitutional rights?

U.S. Constitutional rights vanish when visiting another country.

The Constitution may be amended if the change is approved by 1)___________ and ratified by 2) _____________

1) 2/3 of both houses of Congress; 2) 3/4 of state legislatures

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and the House (of Representatives)

What does the judicial branch do?

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What is freedom of religion?

you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

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1
Who vetoes bills?
thePresident
the Speaker of the House
the President of the Senate
the Chief of Staff
2
When citizens move Pa. to Florida, what happens to their Constitutional rights?
They must earn their rights in each state.
They lose all of their rights.
They receive more rights.
They have same rights no matter what state they are in.
3
The Vice-President breaks a tie in the House of Representatives.
True
False
4
The Senate must ratify or approve any treaties agreed to with foreign countries.
True
False
5
The electoral college elects the President of the United States. Presidents are not directly elected by the people.
True
False
6
If an American goes to Brazil for vacation, what happens to their constitutional rights?
U.S. Constitutional rights vanish when visiting another country.
They have same rights no matter what country they are in.
They must earn their rights in each country.
They receive more rights.
7
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) served two terms or a total of eight years as President.
True
False
8
In order to be President and therefore the Commander-in-Chief, one must have military experience.
False
True
9
The Constitution may be amended if the change is approved by 1)___________ and ratified by 2) _____________
1) 2/3 of both houses of Congress; 2) 3/4 of state legislatures
1/2 of both houses of Congress; 2) 1/2 of state legislatures
1/2 of both houses of Congress; 2) 2/3 of state legislatures
3/4 of both houses of Congress; 2) 2/3 of state legislatures
10
Impeachment means a President is:
charged with a crime
resigning his/her position
guilty of a crime
fired from his/her job
11
Who makes federal laws?
thePresident
the House of Commons
the Supreme Court
Congress
12
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
the Ten Commandments
the Ten amendments
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Liberty
13
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Appellate and Supreme Court
theHouse of Commons and House of Lords
thestate Senate and the state House
the Senate and the House (of Representatives)
14
Who signs bills to become laws?
the Speaker of the House
the President of the Senate
the President
the Chief of Staff
15
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
the President and the Chief Justice
checks and balances
checksand limitations
the Senate and the House of Representatives
16
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
enforces the Constitution
provides training for judges
appoint state and national judges
17
New states may be admitted into the U.S. if approved by:
the Secretary of State
the Supreme Court
Congress
the President
18
It is possible to have a tie in the Electoral College
False
True
19
What is the highest court in the United States?
People’s Court
Court of Appeals
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
20
What is the supreme law of the land?
NaturalLaw
the Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
21
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
22
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
the Bill of Rights was amended
the Declaration of Independence was written
the Constitution was written
the Constitution was amended
23
What is freedom of religion?
you can only practice Christianity or Islam
U.S.pays salary of religious leaders
you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
you may pick any religion but you must practice it
24
Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?
the President
the Sergeant at Arms
the Supreme Allied Commander
the NATO commander
25
What does the Constitution do?
defines the criminal code
expands state control
sets up the government
limits the power of the king
26
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
basic income (enough money to buy the basics)
free education
freedom of speech
free meals

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