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the introduction of the constitution is called
makes the laws
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makes the laws
legislative branch
executive branch
none of the above
judicial branch
2
the introduction of the constitution is called
bill of rights
declaration of independence
preamble
supreme court
3
when is the general election held in the US?
1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
Election Day
yesterday
January 20th
4
where do federal court cases start?
appelate court
judge judy's court
supreme court
district court
5
requirements to be a US representative: 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, lives in the DISTRICT they represent
False
True
6
Which Article discusses congress?
Article 7
Article 1
Article 4
Article 2
7
the electoral college is determined by
representatives
the president
representatives + senate
senate
8
enforces or carries out the laws
judicial branch
legislative branch
none of the above
executive branch
9
Elected every 6 years
None
Both
Senate
House of Representatives
10
order of succession: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-Tempore
False
True
11
congress has the power to declare war
True
False
12
what are the 3 things a president can do with a bill from congress?
sign, veto, do nothing
ignore it, pocket veto, rewrite
pop, lock, and drop
stop, drop, and roll
13
When do the President and VP take office?
January 20th
thursday
first tuesday after the first monday in november
new years day
14
which branch of government is outlined under article 3?
judicial
executive
none of the above
legislative
15
Acts as jury for impeachment trials
Senate
None
House of Representatives
Both
16
the Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments
False
True
17
The president can serve ____ terms of ____ years each
2; 4
4; 1
4; 2
6; 8
18
How many electoral votes are need to win a presidential election?
535
170
50
270
19
100 members
House of Representatives
Senate
Both
None
20
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
21
article 6 defines the constitution as the supreme law of the land
True
False
22
allows congress to make all laws that are necessary and proper
elastic clause
stretchy clause
santa clause
rubber band clause
23
the president falls under this branch of government
none of the above
executive
judicial
legislative
24
Has daily events recorded in the congressional record
None
Senate
Both
House of Representatives
25
Illinois district 15 representative
Dick Durbin
Joe Biden
Mary Miller
Tammy Duckworth
26
Which article defined the Constitution as the highest law of the land?
6th
7th
1st
3rd
27
Has 435 Members
Both
Senate
House of Representatives
None
28
what system keeps one branch of government from gaining too much power
term limits
vetos
checks and balances
voting
29
The president of the senate and the vice president are the same person
False
True
30
Elected every 2 years
None
Both
Senate
House of Representatives
31
Who gives the State of the Union address?
Chief Justice
President
Vice President
Congress
32
the supreme court is the highest court of the country
False
True
33
which article outlines how to amend the constitution?
7
3
1
5
34
Approves presidential appointments
Senate
None
House of Representatives
Both
35
How many total electoral votes are there?
538
535
270
50
36
Has immunity for things said on the floor during a debate
None
Senate
House of Representatives
Both
37
the supreme court falls under this branch of government
executive
judicial
legislative
none of the above
38
issues copyrights and patents
house of representatives
senate
both
none
39
supreme court is part of what branch?
legislative
executive
judicial
40
current Illinois senators
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Tammy Duckworth & Dick Durbin
Mary Miller
Ernie & his Rubber Duckie
41
Passes bills that may become laws
Both
None
Senate
House of Representatives
42
Sole power of impeachment
House of Representatives
None
Senate
Both
43
requirements to be a senator: 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, lives in the DISTRICT they represent
False
True
44
interprets the constitutionality of the laws
executive branch
judicial branch
none of the above
legislative branch
45
which branch of government is outlined under article 1?
judicial
legislative
none of the above
executive
46
how many articles are in the constitution
12
27
7
1
47
seperating the powers between state goverment and federal government:
checks and balances
separation of church and state
federalism
state powers
48
congress (house of representatives and the senate) falls under this branch of government
judicial
legislative
none of the above
executive
49
Who is the head of the house of representatives?
Joe Biden
Speaker of the house
president pro-tempore
president of the senate
50
to override a presidential veto, congress needs what kind of vote?
2/3
1
3/4
5/16
51
all 9 supreme court justices preside over impeachment trials
False
True
52
Supreme Court Justices serve a life long term in their position
False
True
53
The presidents advisors are known as
peanut gallery
kitchen drawer
cabinet
emperors advisors
54
there are 9 supreme court justices
False
True
55
Can serve an unlimited number of terms
None
Senate
House of Representatives
Both
56
The head of the supreme court, known as the CHIEF JUSTICE, presides over impeachment trals.
False
True
57
requirements to run for president: 35 year old, born in the USA, lived in the US for 4 years
True
False
58
how often is the US census taken?
500 years
10 years
10 days
5 months
59
a written set of laws for government is known as
constitution
declaration
mayflower compact
magna carta
60
Number of members detmined by population (census)
Senate
None
House of Representatives
Both
61
which branch of government is outlined under article 2?
judicial
legislative
none of the above
executive
62
The president holds the titles of "Commander-in-Chief" and "Chief Executive"
False
True
63
who appoints supreme court judges?
supreme court
the president
senate
house of representatives
