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Constitution Quiz Bowl 2022
Constitution Quiz Bowl 2022
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1
What is meant by the “due process of law” included in the Fifth Amendment?
If you are accused of a crime, you must pay a fine.
If you are accused of a crime, the law gives you NO rights.
The government must follow rules as it carries out the law.
The government cannot deny freedom to convicted criminals.
2
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
to list the responsibilities of elected officials
to share power between state and national governments
to make it difficult to amend the Constitution
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
3
What did the Great Compromise decide?
the system of checks and balances
process of selecting the president
representation in Congress
the names of political parties
4
Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
He wrote the first draft of the Constitution
He was prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.
He knew more about government than anyone else present.
5
How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?
It provides jobs for journalists.
It prevents politicians from giving opinions.
It requires newspapers to charge a low price.
It allows citizens to be informed.
6
If both the President and the Vice President were no longer able to serve, who would take command?
The Secretary of State
The First Lady
The House Minority Leader
The Speaker of the House
7
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
2 years
4 years
8
Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?
to propose bills needed to achieve justice
to enforce laws
to resolve disputes under the law
to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
9
Which Amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 2nd Amendment
The 5th Amendment
The 12th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
10
The person appointed by the president to deal with foreign countries is the:
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
11
The Second Amendment is often at the center of debate. Which of these rights does it protect?
the right to own guns
the right to pay taxes
the right to public education
the right to vote in elections
12
Which of the following is one of our California Senators?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dianne Feinstein
Tom McClintock
Ami Bera
13
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution?
To help us understand the three branches better
To explain the amendment process
To explain the reasons for the new government
14
Who is our local representative that we send to the House of Representatives? (district 4)
George Smith
Ami Bera
Diane Feinstein
Tom McClintock
15
After a bill has been sent to the President, it becomes a law if he does not send it back within:
7 days
10 days
3 days
one month
16
All of these are duties of the executive branch EXCEPT
nominating federal judges.
proposing new taxes.
negotiating treaties.
carrying out the laws.
17
Which of the following men was NOT one of the authors of
The Federalist Papers
?
John Jay
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
18
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
states would have too much power
laws would be passed to prevent people from settling west
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
rights for which people fought would be lost
19
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
4 years
6 years
2 years
20
Which is considered the "supreme law of the land?"
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
21
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts are unconstitutional is called:
Impeachment
Judicial Review
Constitutional Checking
Supreme Review
22
What did the 13th amendment accomplish?
It gave 18 year olds the right to vote
It outlawed slavery in the United States
It made alcohol illegal in the United States
It gave women the right to vote
23
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington D.C.
24
Which presidential election will be the first most current 8th graders can participate in?
2032
2024
2028
2022
25
How long does a supreme court justice serve for?
life
5 years
20 years
4 years
26
Which article is the longest in the Constitution?
Article II
Article III
Article I
Article IV
27
How old does a person need to be to run for President?
25
30
35
40
28
The president can veto bills passed by Congress. This is an example of:
Republicanism
Judicial Review
Federalism
Checks and Balances
29
The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments is called
A Republic
Federalism
Capitalism
Democracy
30
Which branch has the power to make treaties with other nations?
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Supreme Branch
The Legislative Branch
31
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
how to balance the interests of large and small states
how to respond to the interests of foreign countries
how to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers
how to get agreement between the eastern and western states
32
What is the primary work of Congress (The Legislative Branch)?
to make laws for the country
to be the chief executives of the states they represent
to debate whether laws are constitutional
to determine who will be the candidate for president
33
Which of the following is allowed to propose an amendment to the constitution?
100% Vote in each state legislature
A 3/4 vote in each state legislature
The president
A 2/3 vote in each house of congress
34
Which of the following presidents was elected four times? (Prior to the passage of the 22nd Amendment)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Teddy Roosevelt
35
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Chuck Schumer
Mitch McConnell
Hilary Clinton
Kamala Harris
36
The idea that the government's power comes from the people is called:
Popular Sovereignty
Democracy
Judicial Review
Foreign Policy
37
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the executive branch?
Nominate Supreme Court Justices
Commander in Chief of the Military
Grant Pardons
Deciding how to spend Taxes
38
Which of the following delegates to the Constitutional Convention was known as "The Great Compromiser?"
Roger Sherman
George Washington
James Wilson
Elbridge Gerry
39
How many years does a person need to be a citizen of the United States for in order to run for the U.S. Senate?
7 years
5 years
9 years
3 years
40
Which supreme court case upheld a student's 1st amendment right to protest?
Tinker v. De Moines School District
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
T.L.O v. New Jersey
41
How many of the Constitutional Amendments are considered a part of the Bill of Rights?
10
8
15
12
42
Who is the newest addition to the supreme court?
Sonia Sotomayor
Kamala Harris
Amy Coney Barrett
John Roberts Jr.
43
Which amendment limited the president to two terms in office?
The 25th Amendment
The 10th Amendment
The 22nd Amendment
The 19th Amendment
44
What is the age requirement to run for the House of Representatives?
18 years
40 years
30 years
25 years
45
Which amendment protects people from "unreasonable searches and seizures"?
The 5th Amendment
The 4th Amendment
The 6th Amendment
The 3rd Amendment
46
How many total amendments have been approved and added to the Constitution?
20
25
15
27
47
How many total U.S. presidents have there been?
46
55
42
52
48
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
49
How many supreme court justices are there?
10
7
5
9
50
The idea that all people deserve "a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury" comes from:
The 1st Amendment
The 4th Amendment
The 5th Amendment
The 6th Amendment
