Constitution Test

Question 1

To run for President you have to live in the country for 14 years, be at least 35 years old and

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be born a citizen

Question 2

How does Congress override a veto?

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2/3rds vote in each chamber

Question 3

The President has the power to

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Appoint Supreme Court Justices

Question 4

What fraction of Senators are up for election every two years?

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1/3

Question 5

Search warrants are issued

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by courts and name the place to be searched.

Question 6

To vote in Illinois you must be

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18, a citizen, and a resident for 30 days.

Question 7

It is custom to display the U.S. flag

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from sunrise to sunset on days of good weather (lighted if at night), from sunrise to sunset on days of good weather (lighted if at night), from sunrise to sunset on days of good weather (lighted if at night), from sunrise to sunset on days of good weather (lighted if at night)

Question 8

The power of the court to declare a law unconstitutional is called

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Judicial Review

Question 9

How long is a representatives term in office?

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2 years

Question 10

The Illinois State Constitution can be changed by

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Amendment passed by the General Assembly and citizens

Question 11

The Executive Branch

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Enforces the laws

Question 12

The Legislative Branch checks the Executive Branch by

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Overriding the President's veto

Question 13

A President's term lasts

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4 years

Question 14

How long is a Governor's term in office?

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4 years

Question 15

Why are Supreme Court Justices appointed for life?

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Their rulings would be protected from political pressure

Question 16

The biggest change from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution was

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Strengthening the Federal Government

Question 17

Once appointed, federal judges can serve for

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As long as they choose or found guilty of a wrongful act.

Question 18

The idea that one branch of government should not be able to control the other two

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Separation of powers

Question 19

For a bill to become a law in Illinois it must receive

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Majority vote in both the House and Senate and the Governor must sign it.

Question 20

How many Representatives are there in congress?

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435

Question 21

The Preamble

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Describes the purposes of government

Question 22

A change to the Constitution

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Amendment

Question 23

The worry by small states that large states would have too much power was solved by...

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Giving each state two senators

Question 24

A person accused of a crime must be

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given access to a lawyer

Question 25

How long is a senator's term in office?

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6 years

Question 26

The lawmaking body for the state of Illinois is called the

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General Assembly

Question 27

Which of the following freedoms is not protected by the First Amendment?

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Ballot

Question 28

The first ten amendments

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Bill of Rights

Question 29

A case involving the US Constitution or Federal Law would be heard in

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Federal Court

Question 30

"Due Process" means the

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protection of citizens against unfair actions by the gov't

Question 31

The President is elected by

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Majority of Electoral votes

Question 32

How old does someone have to be to run for Senate?

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30

Question 33

The Legislative Branch

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Makes the laws

Question 34

According to the Declaration of Independence

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Governments get their power from the wishes of citizens.

Question 35

Treaties are signed by the President and approved by the

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Senate

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a protected form of speech

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Threats

Question 37

The Federal Government can

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Protect the rights of accused people

Question 38

Which of the following is one of the President's roles?

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Commander in Chief of military

Question 39

How can a President be removed from office?

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Impeached by the House and found guilty by the Senate

Question 40

The Vice President is also the President of

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The Senate

Question 41

The Judicial Branch checks the Legislative Branch by

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

Question 42

The Bill of Rights were added because

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People were worried about losing their individual rights

Question 43

A bill becomes a law when it passes both houses with a majority and

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A president signs it

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