Constitution Test Prep

Marbury vs. Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

Patrick Henry said, “Give me liberty or give me death.”

Popular sovereignty is the idea that the power to govern belongs to the people (or representatives).

Passes bills they hope we become laws.

Which cabinet is responsible for managing the natural resources of our country?

The vice president is the presiding officer.

Which amendment supports the right to bear arms?

Elected every two years.

The Supreme Court appoints members.

The Declaration of Independence was written before the constitution.

Makes the country’s laws.

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

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention.

Which amendment prevented states from blocking someone from voting because of race?

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

A 3/4 vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the Presidents veto.

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

Revenue bills start here.

Which cabinet is responsible for promoting legislation to help farmers?

Which cabinet is responsible for preventing terrorist attacks?

The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first constitution.

There are 10 Cabinet positions.

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

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that did not even exist in 1787.

There are three branches of government.

Which cabinet is responsible for an acting legislation for worker safety?

Which amendment abolished slavery?

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

The next presidential election will be in 2026.

Which cabinet is responsible for engaging in affairs with foreign countries?

Serves six-year terms.

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

Enforces a laws.

In the electoral college, a candidate must have at least 270 votes to be elected president.

Must live in the state he or she represents.

Has 100 members.

The last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1981.

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

The First Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.

The ex post facto law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.

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

The anti-federalists opposed ratification of the constitution.

The United States senator may be reelected only once.

Has 435 members.

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

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

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

1/3 of the senate is elected every two years.

Can declare laws unconstitutional.

Approves or rejects treaties.

Which amendment limits the president terms to two.

Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?

The president is the head of the legislative branch.

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

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

Which cabinet is responsible for the printing of money?

Which amendment established the voting age of 18?

States can make treaties with foreign countries.

The United States representatives receive larger salaries than United States senators.

Congress appoints the United States Supreme Court Justices.

Which cabinet includes the chief legal officer?

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people.

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

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.

The president’s cabinet operates here.

United States Congress creates laws for all 50 states.

The original Constitution outlawed slavery.

The “Great Compromise” was vital because it solved the problem of representation.

James Madison was considered the “Father of the Constitution.”

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days, it will become law if Congress is in session.

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