What is one way the U. S. Constitution may be amended?

Congress may propose amendments.

powers of government clearly defined and divided

sep a rat i o n of pow ers, separation of powers

A new bill may be introduced

in either the House of Representatives or the Senate

Qualifications for a president or vice-president

Natural born citizen, resident for 14 years, at least 35 years old

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1
In order to do their work, the House and the Senate must have present
more than 1/2 of the members
all of the members
2/3 of the members
3/4 of the members
2
official legal process of becoming a citizen
ratification process
citizenship 101
naturalization
citizenship approvalization
3
If the candidates for President have no majority of the electoral votes, the President is elected by
the House of Representatives
the Cabinet
the Supreme Court
the Senate
4
After a bill has been sent to the President, it becomes a law if he does not send it back within
30 days
15 days
7 days
10 days
5
The Constitution became the law of the land in
1788
1776
1792
1787
6
What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?
the Prologue
the Preamble
the Declaration
the Opening
7
The number of main branches in our government is
3
2
6
7
8
Qualifications for a Supreme Court justice are
the same as for a senator
not stated in the Constitution
the same as for a Representative
the same as for the President
9
changing the Constitution
amen
ratify
repeal
amend
10
What is one way the U. S. Constitution may be amended?
The Supreme Court may make changes to it.
Congress may propose amendments.
Citizens may sign a petition for changes to it.
The President may make changes to it.
11
It is against the law to desecrate the flag by burning or mutilating it.
false
true
12
The national anthem of the United States is
God Bless America
America, the Beautiful
Battle Hymn of the Republic
The Star Spangled Banner
13
The President of the U.S. Senate is
the Chief Justice
the Oldest Senator
the Vice-President of the U.S.
an elected Senator
14
If the President is impeached, the trial will be presided over by:
the Senate President 'pro tempore'
the Chief Justice
the Vice-President
the Speaker of the House
15
Congress may propose an amendment to the Constitution whenever
either House wants the amendment
the Senate wants it
the President wants it
2/3 of both Houses want it
16
publication of false information
the National Enquirer
libel
freedom
yellow journalism
17
The legislative branch of our government is called
the Cabinet
the FBI
the Supreme Court
Congress
18
The ____ branch may check the legislative and executive by declaring laws unconstitutional.
Legislative
Supreme
Executive
Judicial
19
The longest possible number of terms for President is
4
1
2
3
20
What fraction of state legislatures must approve, or ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
1/3
2/3
3/4
4/5
21
The Legislative Branch _________ the laws.
all of the above
enforces
makes
interprets
22
The executive branch has the power to check the _______ branch by vetoing laws.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Supreme
23
War may be declared only by
the Department of Defense
the President
the Secretary of State
Congress
24
a person cannot be held in prison without being charged with a crime
override
libel
naturalization
habeas corpus
25
powers of government clearly defined and divided
democracy
sep a rat i o n of pow ers
separation of powers
federalism
26
The Executive Branch ______ the laws.
all of the above
makes
enforces
interprets
27
Qualifications for the President are found in what article?
Article 3
Article 4
Article 2
Article 1
28
The United States flag was made by Betsy Ross
True
False
29
This is a type of law that Congress cannot pass
elastic clause law
copyright laws
patent laws
ex post facto laws
30
If neither the President nor the Vice-President can serve, the position will be filled by:
the elected President of the Senate
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Secretary of the State
31
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of
assembly
speech
religion
all of the above
32
If the US flag is displayed with flags of other countries,
the flags should be flown from separate staffs
the flags of other countries and te US flag should be about the same size
all of the above
the flags should be flown at the same height
33
to pass a law despite presidential veto
Power to the people!
repeal
override
ratify
34
The person who takes the President's place if he or she is unable to serve a full term is the ____.
Vice-President
Secretary of Defense
President Pro-Tempore
Secretary of State
35
The supreme law of the land is
the U.S. Constitution
a state constitution
a U.S. treaty
a law passed by Congress
36
The length of term of members of the House of Representatives is
2 years
4 years
6 years
5 years
37
The number of Representatives a state gets depends on:
the number of it's Senators
the number of voters it has
how many it wants
the number of people it has
38
A new bill may be introduced
only in the House of Representatives
only in the Senate
in either the House of Representatives or the Senate
only by the President
39
A naturalized citizen cannot become
a Representative
a Senator
The President
a Justice
40
Powers of Congress are listed in Article _____.
three
four
two
one
41
government in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives
democratic
republican
republic
democracy
42
A person os breaking the law if they do not follow the flag code.
false
true
43
Qualifications for a president or vice-president
Natural born citizen, resident for 14 years, at least 30 years old
Natural born citizen, resident for 14 years, at least 35 years old
Natural born citizen, resident for 14 years, at least 25 years old
Natural born citizen, resident for 15 years, at least 35 years old
44
not allowed under the Constitution
inconstitutional
you cannot do that!
nonconstitutional
unconstitutional
45
All appointments to the Supreme Court must be approved by the_____.
House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
President
Senate
46
to cancel a charge
appeal
ratify
repeal
amend
47
proposal for a new law
William
appeal
repeal
bill
48
the power to limit actions of another branch
habeas corpus
separation of powers
checks and balances
power equalizers
49
The Speaker of the House is chosen by
the Chief Justice
the House of Representatives
the President
the Senate
50
Questions about interpreting the Constitution are finally settled by
the Supreme Court
the Court of Appeals
the President
the U.S. District Courts
51
The length of the term of the President is
5 years
6 years
4 years
2 years
52
The American Flag should be in the center and flown the highest when shown with flags of states or other groups.
True
False
53
The _______ branch is responsible for maintaining the army.
Supreme
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
54
The Commander-in-Chief of the army and navy is
the Secretary of State
the Chief of Staff
the Secretary of Defense
the President
55
approving changes
override
"right on!"
to say "okay"
ratify
56
The U.S. flag should be flown upside down
NEVER!
when the President or other official has died
as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life
on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day
57
Who appoints cabinet members?
the Supreme Court
the states
the President
the House
58
Qualifications for a Senator
at least 30 yrs old, US citizen for 6 years, live in state they represent
at least 25 yrs old, US citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent
at least 35 yrs old, US citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent
at least 30 yrs old, US citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent
59
The length of term of a Senator is
8 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
60
Senators are now elected by
the House of Representatives
the People
State Legislatures
State Electors
61
The Constitution forbids the states to
keep a militia
coin money
tax
make laws
62
Which of these is not a federal court?
District Court
Courts of Appeals
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
63
division of power between state and federal governments
republic
separation of powers
federalism
habeas corpus
64
A member of the House of Representatives must have been a citizen of the United States for at least
10 years
7 Years
1 year
5 years
65
to reject a bill
I'm so sorry but we are going to ask you not to become a bill.
Rejection!
Veto!
Denied!
66
The Supreme Court has a Chief Justice and
8 judges
6 judges
9 judges
4 judges
67
If the U.S. flag is displayed on the wall from crossed staffs, it should be
on it's own left with its staff in front of other staffs
placed in the middle with it's staff behind other staffs
on it's own right with it's staff in front of other staffs
places in the middle with it's staff in front of other staffs
68
The most important power of the Supreme Court is the power to
carry out the laws of the nation
amend the Constitution
make new laws
interpret the Constitution
69
A member of the U.S. Senate must be at least
35 years old
25 years old
30 years old
21 years old
70
A staff flag should be put on the speaker's left.
true
false
71
Qualifications for a representative
at least 25 years old, US citizen for 7 yrs, live in state they represent
at least 25 years old, US citizen for 9 yrs, live in state they represent
at least 35 years old, US citizen for 7 yrs, live in state they represent
at least 25 years old, US citizen for 5 yrs, live in state they represent
72
Treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by the ______.
Senate
Congress
Constitution
House of Representatives
73
How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
545
435
100
50
74
The President's cabinet has how many members?
15
10
9
12
75
The Article that established the Supreme Court is___.
Article 1
Article 6
Article 3
Article 2
76
The Bill of Rights ...
all of the above
addresses the freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
is the name given to the first ten amendments to the Constitution
contains an amendment that establishes a citizen's right to bear arms
77
A U.S. President must have lived in the United States at least
10 years
14 years
2 years
5 years
78
The Constitution has this many articles___.
8
5
7
6
79
If the US flag is flown on the same pole and halyard with flags of other states or cities,
flags are arranged in alphabetical order
the U.S. flag should be on top
flags are arranged according to size
the U.S. flag should be on the bottom
80
Who runs the Senate when the Vice-President is absent?
The President
President Pro-Tempore
Speaker of the House
Senate Minority Leader
81
Tax bills may be written only by
the Secretary of the Treasury
the Senate
the President
the House of Representatives
82
The Judicial Branch _____ the laws.
all of the above
enforces
interprets
makes
83
Worn flags should be burned ceremoniously and not thrown in the trash.
true
false
84
decision to be reviewed by a higher court
what's with the banana?
appeal
repeal
unpeal
85
One-third of the Senators are elected every
3 years
6 years
4 years
2 years

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