The Federal Constitution Test

The Declaration of Independence was written by:

How long is the president's term?

If a president does not act on a bill within ten days, it will become law if Congress is in session.

To become president, you must be a natural born citizen.

The 28th amendment has been approved by the states and will go into effect in March 2025

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

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

Makes country's laws

The part of Constitution, that gives Congress powers to write laws about situations that are new and unexpected, is:

Engages in affairs with foreign countries.

"We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union.." is part of the what?

The voting age of 18 is established with what amendment?

After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:

A United States senator may be re-elected only once.

What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?

Right to bear arms

Passes bills they hope will become law.

States cannot prevent someone from voting because of race is because of what amendment?

There are an even-number of justices in the United States Supreme Court.

The vice president is the presiding officer.

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.

Who has the power to veto?

Both the federal and the state governments can establish a court system.

The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants to the colonies.

The United States Congress creates laws for all 50 states

The Anti-Federalist opposed the ratification of the Constitution.

Members are appointed by the Supreme Court.

The United States flag should be in the rear of the parade or procession.

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

Elected every two years

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the First Continental Congress.

Enacts legislation for the worker safely

Can declare laws unconstitutional

The House of Representatives does not get involved in impeachment cases.

There are 10 cabinet positions

Helps prevent terrorist attacks.

Has 435 members

States can make treaties with foreign countries.

One purpose of the census is to decide how many representatives each state receives.

Must live in the state he or she represents.

The president-elect assumes the duties of the office.

The idea that the federal government shares powers with state and local government is called.

James Madison was considered "Father of the Constitution."

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.

Guarantees trial by jury

Marbury vs Madison established the first precedent to judicial review

Has 100 members

Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death."

One-third of the senate is elected every two years.

The United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed by Congress.

The president's cabinet operates here

How many branches of government?

The idea that power to govern belongs to the people (or representative) is called a popular sovereignty.

Benjamin Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention.

United States senators are elected by the people of entire states.

Enforces the laws

The next presidential election will be in 2026

The last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1981

The original constitution outlawed slavery

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

The original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania.

Manages the natural resources of our country.

The first ten amendments are the Bill of Rights

A three fourths vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the president's veto.

Responsible for printing of money

What vote really elects the President of the the United States?

The Preamble is at the beginning of the Constitution and explains the goals of the document.

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

What amendment abolished slavery?

Chief legal office

Serve six-year terms.

What is the correct statement about the United States Constitution?

Approves or rejects treaties

The president is the head of the legislative branch.

What is the least number of representatives a state must have?

Which of these is NOT a first amendment freedom?

Limits the presidents terms to two

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

United States representatives receive larger salaries than United States senators.

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

Each State must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.

If the president is unable to serve, who would become president?

The Capital of the United states is Washington D.C.

The national budget is presented by:

The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first constitution

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

What is the age minimum for the president?

An ex post facto law is a law that makes it illegal after the act has been committed or convicting for old laws.

How many senators from each state?

Promotes legislation to help farmers.

How many total votes are in the Electoral College?

How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

Revenue bills must start here

The president can call both the houses of Congress into special session.