US Constitution Test

Has 100 members

Must live in the state they represent

The president can call congress into special session

How many total votes in the Electoral College?

Which of the following is a check on presidential power?

US Senators can only be reelected once

The President-elect assumes the duties of office on what date?

The idea that the federal government shares power with state and local governments

Starts impeachment cases

In the Electoral College, a candidate must have 270 votes to win

The US congress makes laws for all 50 states

Appointed by the Supreme Court

How many amendments have been made?

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

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention

Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.

Enforces the laws

How many senators are from each state

Who is the current Vice President of the US

Makes the country's laws

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

We the People of the US in order to form a more perfect union is part of

States can make treaties with foreign countries

The US Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress

Each state must treat citizens of other states the same as their own

1/3 of the senate is elected by the people every 2 years

The Anti-federalist opposed ratification of the Constitution

Pass bill to become laws

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

Responsible for printing of money

The 28th amendment has been approved and goes into effect March 2025

Who has veto power?

How long is the president's term?

James Madison is the father of the Constitution

The Articles of Confederation can be considered our first constitution

Promotes legislation to help farmers

The 28th amendment has been approved and will become law on March 2025

Ex post facto law makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.

Vice President of the US is the chief officer

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

Chief Legal Officer

President has 10 days to act on a bill or it becomes law if congress in session

To become president you must be a natural born citizen

The last amendment was adopted in 1981

Gives Congress broad powers to make laws for new situations: internet,air travel,space research

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that didn't exist in 1787.

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

The President is the head of the legislative branch

Who is the Speaker of the House?

How many branches of government are there?

Starts all revenue bills

The idea that power to govern belongs to the people is called popular sovereignty.

Manages the natural resources of our country

Has 435 members

There are 10 cabinet positions

If the President should die, who would become president?

The original constitution outlawed slavery

The Articles of Confederations were adopted by the First Continental Congress

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

There are an even number of justices in the US supreme Court

The next presidential election will be in 2026

The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights

Approves or rejects treaties

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

Serves 6 year terms

Who really elects the president?

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

The presidents Cabinet operates here

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

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch

Which of these is not a 1st amendment right

Once a bill passes the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the

Which amendment states the voting age is 18

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

What do all the stripes on the US Flag represent?

Are elected by the people of the whole state

The preamble explains the goals of the constitution

3/4 vote is needed to override the President's veto

Enacts legislation for worker safety

What Plan submitted by James Madison proposed two houses of Congress based on population

Elected every 2 years

The US Constitution

Which amendment says states can't prevent someone from voting because of race?

Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Which amendment abolishes slavery

Interprets the laws and administers justice

The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants into the country

Which amendment limits the president's terms to two.

What is the minimum age for the president?

One purpose of the census is to decide how many House Reps each state receives

Marbury V Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

US representatives receive larger salaries that US senators

The Declaration of Independence was written by

Which branch has the responsibility to interpret laws and settle disputes?

Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?

Helps prevent terrorist attacks