2024 Federal Constitution AJS Publications

The articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

The next presidential election will be in 2022.

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

Helps prevent terrorist attacks.

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

This branch has the responsibility to interpret laws and settle disputes.

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

The original Constitution outlawed slavery.

The 28th Amendment has been approved by the states and will go into effect in March 2020.

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

Right to bear arms.

The executive branch has no checks or balances over the judicial branch.

The vice president is the presiding officer.

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

“We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union..” is part of the

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

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution.

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

There are 10 Cabinet positions.

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

Who is the Vice President?

What is the correct statement about the United States Constitution?

States cannot prevent someone from voting because of race.

Passes Bills they hope will become laws.

What is the name of the plan submitted by James Madison that proposed two houses of Congress based upon population?

How many branches of government?

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people.

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.

Responsible for printing money.

Can declare laws unconstitutional.

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

How many Electoral College total votes are there?

Enforces the laws.

Benjamin Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention.

The president is head of the legislative branch.

Engages in affairs with foreign countries.

Guarantees a trial by jury.

How many senators from each state?

Chief legal officer.

Serve six year terms.

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

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

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

What is the age minimum for the president?

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

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

The Declaration of Independence was written by:

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

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

How long is the president’s term?

The national budget is presented by the:

Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?

What vote really elects the President of the United States?

Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

Has 100 Members.

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

Members are appointed by the Supreme Court.

The part of the Constitution that gives Congress broad powers to write laws about situations that are new and unex

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

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

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

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

The United States Congress creates laws for all 50 states.

Enacts legislation for worker safety.

The original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania.

The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.

Must live in the state that he or she represents

Has 435 Members.

Approves or rejects treaties.

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

A United States senator may be reelected only once.

Who has veto power?

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

Revenue bills must start here.

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

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

If the president should die, who would become president?

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

States can make treaties with foreign countries.

The president’s Cabinet operates here.

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

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

Makes the country’s laws.

Limits the presidents terms to two.

Abolished slavery.

The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

One purpose of the Census is to decide how many U.S. Representatives each state receives.

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

Elected every two years.

Promotes legislation to help farmers.

The voting age of 18 is established.

The United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed by Congress.

Manages the natural resources of our country.

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

United States representatives receive larger salaries than United States senators.

The president-elect assumes the duties of the office on:

The Last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1981.