US Constitution Test Review

Once a bill passes the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the

Must live in the state they represent

How long is the president's term?

President has 10 days to act on a bill or it becomes law if congress in session

Which of these is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?

The Anti-federalist opposed ratification of the Constitution

One purpose of the Census is to decide how many US Reps each state gets

Which of these is not a 1st amendment right

The last amendment was adopted in 1981

Chief Legal Officer

Who really elects the president?

The presidents Cabinet operates here

Decides (tries) impeachment cases

The President-elect assumes the duties of office on what date?

Has a speaker for chief officer

Enacts legislation for worker safety

James Madison is the father of the Constitution

Are elected by the people of the whole state

The capital of the US is Washington DC

The US Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that didn't exist in 1787.

US Senators can only be reelected once

How many total votes in the Electoral College?

Marbury V Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

Manages the natural resources of our country

We the People of the US in order to form a more perfect union is part of

Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Enforces the laws

The preamble explains the goals of the constitution

What Plan submitted by James Madison proposed two houses of Congress based on population

Helps prevent terrorist attacks

Makes the countries laws

Which body has the power to raise, borrow, and coin money?

Starts all revenue bills

If the President should die, who would become president?

Has 435 members

Congress consists of

Who is the Speaker of the House?

There are an even number of justices in the US supreme Court

Meets in the Capitol Building

Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

Appointed by the Supreme Court

Which amendment states the voting age is 18

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention

Which amendment abolishes slavery

US representatives receive larger salaries that US senators

Which amendment says states can't prevent someone from voting because of race?

Serves 6 year terms

Each state must treat citizens of other states the same as their own

Who presents the national budget?

Gives Congress broad powers to make laws for new situations: internet,air travel,space research

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

Which amendment limits the president's terms to two.

The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants into the country

The next presidential election will be in 2022

The 28th amendment has been approved and will become law on March 2020

The US congress makes laws for all 50 states

One purpose of the census is to decide how many House Reps each state receives

3/4 vote is needed to override the President's veto

The president can call congress into special session

Approves nominations made by the president

Ex post facto law makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.

Starts impeachment cases

Our original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania

What is the minimum age for the president?

To become president you must be a natural born citizen

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

The budget is the federal government's annual plan for raising and spending money

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

The capital of Missouri is:

Has 100 members

There are 10 cabinet positions

How many senators are from each state

Interprets the laws and administers justice

The original constitution outlawed slavery

Can declare laws unconstitutional

The Great Compromise was important because it solved the problem of representation

The name of the Missouri legislature is called:

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch

The US Constitution

Which branch has the responsibility to interpret laws and settle disputes?

Approves or rejects treaties

Elected every 2 years

The Articles of Confederation can be considered our first constitution

1/3 of the senate is elected by the people every 2 years

Pass bill to become laws

Who is the current Vice President of the US

How many branches of government are there?

Promotes legislation to help farmers

What do all the stripes on the US Flag represent?

The Articles of Confederations were adopted by the First Continental Congress

Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

Vice President of the US is the chief officer

Designed to favor small states

Responsible for printing of money

The idea that power to govern belongs to the people is called popular sovereignty.

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.