Federal Constitution Review

How many terms may the president serve?

States must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.T or F

Which amendment deals with the voting rights of 18 year olds?

The Declaration was signed in 1776. T or F

There are ten cabinet positions. True of False

Which is NOT a first amendment freedom?

Both federal & state governments can establish a court system. True or false

A 3/4 vote is required for Congress to pass a law over the president's veto. T or F

Federalism is the sharing of power by the federal and state governments. T or F

If a President doesn't act on a bill in ten days it will become a law if Congress is in session

Which branch interprets the laws and administers justice?

Thepresident can call both houses of Congress into special session. T or F

The Supreme Court Justices are appointed by Congress. T or F

The House does not get involved in impeachment cases. T or F

When does the president elect assume office?

Which approves or rejects treaties?

The Articles of Confederation could be considered the first Constitution. T or F

How many branches of government are there?

Which cabinet official is in charge of foreign affairs?

To become president you must be a natural born citizen. T or F

Which serves six year terms?

Which must live in the state he or she represents?

Which branch is the court system of our country?

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

Which cabinet position is in charge of farm programs?

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution. T or F

What do the stripes on the flag represent?

Congress has the power to raise, borrow, and manage government spending. T or F

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

Congress can write laws about things that are new and weren't around originally

Who has veto power?

Which has 100 members?

Who said, "Give me liberty orgive me death!"?

Which is NOT an unalienable right of the Declarationof Independence?

The president is the head of the Legislative branch. T or F

Which has the vice president as the presiding officer?

Who is the Father of the Constitution?

The court case Marbury v. Madison established judicial review. T or F

States may make treaties with foreign countries. T or F

What vote REALLY elects the President?

Which is elected every two years?

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

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

The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights. T or F

Which has 435 members?

Coining and printing money ae the responsibility of the Treasury Department. T or F

A U.S. Senator may be reelected only once. True OR False

Congress makes laws for all 50 states. T or F

Both the president and Congress may veto a bill. T or F

The budget is the federal governement's plan for raising & spending money for the year. T or F

The U.S. flag should be carried in the front of a parade or procession. T or F

How many women have been President?

Who wrote the Declaration?

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

Which cabinet officer is the chief legal officer?

Only federal officers can have titles of nobility. True OR False

The executive branch has no checks over the legislative branch. T or f

The president picks his or her successor after their term is over. T or F

How long is the president's term?

Which branch enforces the laws?

If the president should die, who would become president?

The popular vote is the vote of the people. T or F

Which cabinet position helps prevent terrorist attacks?

Which branch has two houses?

Which cabinet position manages the natural resources in our country?

Which passes bills they hope will become laws?

The president's official in charge of the nature resources of the nation is

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

Who is the Vice President of the U.S.?

What is the age minimum for the president?

The 28th amendment has been approved by Congress. t or F

Benjamin Franklin was not the President of the Constitutional Convention. True OR False

How many votes are there in the Electoral College?

Who presents the national budget?

Which Cabinet position is in charge of the Secret Service?

Which cabinet official is responsible for printing money?

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

The last amendment to the Constitution was passed in 1992. T or F

What is the plan by James Madison that wanted two houses of Congress based on population?

Who is the Speaker of the House?

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

One-third of the Senate is elected every two years. True OR False

The Bill of Rights does not give a person the right to criticize a government official. T or f

U.S. Senators are elected by the people of the entire state. T or F

How many senators are from each state?

An ex post facto law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.T or F