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Constitution Preamble and Introduction
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How many goals does the Preamble to the Constitution state?
3
7
9
6
2
meets in the Capitol building
House of Reps only
Senate only
BOTH
3
Where must all bills for raising money (tax bills) begin?
in the President's cabinet
in the Senate Finance Committee
in the House of Representatives
in the Senate
4
What is the tactic of continuing to speak against a bill in order to block its passage called?
filibustering
vetoing
tabling
discharging
5
What is the least number of representatives in the House of Reps for a given state?
one
zero
three
two
6
What does ratify mean?
Deny
Veto
Repeal
Approve
7
Only members of the Senate can introduce a bill.
FALSE
TRUE
8
What does the process of naturalization concern?
the postal service
becoming a citizen
coining money
copyright laws
9
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
the Chief Justice
the President
the Speaker
the Vice President
10
How many representatives make up the House of Representatives?
100
300
435
175
11
How old must a person be to be a Senator?
21
35
30
25
12
What is the main idea of the Preamble?
to set limits on the authority of the federal government
to establish the relationship of the branches of government
to explain the reasoning behind the break with England
to state the purpose of the Constitution
13
How many votes are needed to pass a bill in the Senate and House of Representatives?
3/4 majority
a simple majority
none of the above
2/3 majority
14
How many states were needed to first ratify the Constitution?
3 large states
9-13
7
13
15
must live the state he or she represents
House of Reps only
BOTH
Senate only
16
This law states that you cannot be convicted of a crime if it was not illegal when you did it.
habeas corpus
bill of attainder
enumerated law
ex post facto
17
A U.S. Senator can only be elected to two terms.
FALSE
TRUE
18
makes up Congress
Senate only
BOTH
House of Reps only
19
Who has the power to approve treaties?
all members of the Cabinet
a 2/3 vote in the Senate
a unanimous vote in the Supreme Court
a majority vote in the House of Reps
20
How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?
by taking it to the Supreme Court
by a one-third vote in both houses
by a 100 percent vote in both houses
by a two-thirds vote in both houses
21
serves a two year term
BOTH
House of Reps only
Senate only
22
What is one power that is denied to the states?
levying taxes
providing public education
providing healthcare services to its citizens
making treaties with other countries
23
What crime is defined as carrying on war against the US or helping enemies of the US?
treason
forfeiture
extradition
corruption of blood
24
gathers evidence in impeachment proceedings
Senate only
House of Reps only
BOTH
25
approves Presidential appointments
BOTH
Senate only
House of Reps only
26
acts as the jury during impeachment trials
Senate only
House of Reps only
BOTH
27
Today, Mr. Rumbaugh can run for this office only.
Representative
President
Senator
28
A 3/4 vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over a President's veto?
TRUE
FALSE
29
How many Senators are elected from each state?
four
one
ten
two
30
What is the supreme law of the land?
Declaration of Independence
treaties
the U.S. Constitution
federal laws
31
a constitutional right that guarantees a person cannot be held prisoner without just cause?
Fifth Amendment
ex post facto
habeas corpus
bill of attainder
32
In order to be elected to the Senate, how long must a person have been a citizen of the US?
12 years
3 years
7 years
9 years
33
A bill becomes a law when it is signed by whom?
the President of the U.S.
the President of the Senate
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
34
Who presides over the Senate?
the Speaker
the Vice President
the Chief Justice
the Secretary of State
35
How is the # of reps that serve in the House of Representatives from each state decided?
by year in which a state was admitted to the union
by land area of the state
by number of large cities in the state
by population of the state
36
How many members of the House of Representatives must be present to hold meetings for business?
all but the Speaker
all Senators and Reps
a quorum
2/3 majority
37
1/3 of the Senate is elected every two years.
FALSE
TRUE
38
Who makes the laws for the District of Columbia?
a court appointed governor
the President
the state of Maryland
Congress
39
How old must a person be to be member of the House of Reps?
30
25
35
21
40
serves a 6 year term
BOTH
House of Reps only
Senate only
