An Concurrent power is________

A power that both the State and Federal government has.

The Constitutional Convention was originally called to:

Strengthen the Articles of Confederation

An Expressed power is________

A Power that the Federal government has.

The Declaration of Independence_________

Declares independence from Great Britain.

division of power between state governments and the federal government

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1
An Concurrent power is________
A power that only the State government has.
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
A Power that the Federal government has.
2
This is a way to change the constitution
Writ of Assistance
Amendments
Check and Balances
Preamble
3
Illinois’s General Assembly has a House and a Senate.
True
False
4
The Constitutional Convention was originally called to:
Strengthen the Articles of Confederation
Decide which states needed to be kicked out
End Slavery
Raise Taxes
5
How many total members of congress are there?
535
200
100
435
6
How long must a person be a citizen of the US in order to run for President?
7 years
Since Birth/ Natural Born
14 years
9 years
7
A bill must be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President.
True
False
8
An amendment is how the Constitution can change.
True
False
9
What is a power the state has?
declare war
build roads
Making foreign treaties
coin money
10
The Supreme Court is the highest court in America
True
False
11
The Senate belongs to what branch?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
12
This branch has the power to enforce the laws.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
13
Illinois has a Constitution
False
True
14
This body can override the President's veto by a two-thirds vote.
Senate
House of Reps
Both
15
Minimum age of a President
30
35
25
20
16
The states have the right to coin (manufacture) money.
True
False
17
How many senators make up the Senate?
100
50
535
435
18
Who is next in line for the presidency if the President dies or is impeached?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore
19
Minimum age of a Senator
35
30
20
25
20
This branch has the power to Interpret the laws
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
21
An Expressed power is________
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
A Power that the Federal government has.
A power that only the State government has.
22
Members are elected to serve for 2 years.
House of Reps
Senate
Both
23
The Declaration of Independence_________
Declares independence from Great Britain.
Inspires Britain to make peace with The United States.
Inspires the United States to become one with Great Britain.
Declares independence from Spain.
24
These make sure that no branch of the government becomes too powerful?
Judicial Reivews
inspect and stability
Check and Balances
Questions and Answers
25
Which of the following is an example of Checks and Balances?
All of the above
Supreme court declares a law unconstitutional
Presidential Veto of a Bill Proposed by Congress
Congress overriding a Presidential Veto
26
What part of government can Amend the U.S. Constitution
State
Both State and Federal
Federal
27
The idea of sharing power between the state and federal (national) government
Nationalism
Federationalism
Federalism
Judicial Review
28
Who makes up the Congress of the U.S.?
President & his Cabinet
Executive/Legislative/Judicial Branches
House of Reps & Senate
Supreme & Lower Courts
29
The __________ plan proposed equal representation for every state.
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
30
Which branch of the U.S. Government makes the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
31
The Constitution is considered a “living and breathing” document.
False
True
32
How long is the term of office for the President
8
2
6
4
33
Minimum age of a Representative
25
35
30
20
34
Which branch decides if laws are constitutional?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
35
The _____ branch is the law making branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
36
Congress belongs to what branch?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
37
The Supreme Court belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
38
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
The Rights of the People
Articles of Confederation
The Founders Ten
39
What part of government can Build Roads and Transportation Systems
State
Federal
Both State and Federal
40
A foreign born citizen who becomes an American citizen may become President after 14 years.
False
True
41
Which branch of the government has the power to enforce the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
42
The U.S. Constitution was written by George Washington
True
False
43
The ______ branch can find a law unconstitutional.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
44
The Executive Branch in Illinois is led by the Governor
True
False
45
How is the number of representatives from each sate in the House of Representatives determined?
Land area of the state
What year it was admitted to the US
How many new residents per year
Population of the state
46
What part of government can Establish and Maintain Schools
State
Both State and Federal
Federal
47
How many senators are elected from each state
1
3
2
4
48
Kamala Harris is the current President of the Senate
False
True
49
The ___________ plan proposed representation in Congress based on Population
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Virginia
50
Federalism is
creation of a singular government that runs the entire United States
division of power between state governments and the federal government
division of power between capitals and the federal government
creation and continuation of the Articles of Confederation
51
The Vice President belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
52
The Cabinet belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
53
A Reserved Power is________
A Power that the Federal government has.
A power that only the State government has.
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
54
Where did the delegates meet to write the U.S. Constitution?
New York City, NY
Boston, MA
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
55
This branch has the power to tax
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
56
How can congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?
2/3 vote in both houses
Taking it to the Supreme Court
1/3 vote in both houses
3/3 votes in both houses
57
The U.S. Constitution has 12 Articles.
True
False
58
If the President AND the Vice President were to be unable to run the office, who would take over?
The Secretary of State
The President of the Senate
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
59
Members are elected to serve 6 years.
Senate
House of Reps
Both
60
The 3/5ths compromise dealt with...
Large state representation
Small state representation
Taxes and representation
Slavery and representation
61
The House of Representatives belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
62
The United States divides Power between State and Federal governments. What is this called?
Democracy
Republic
Federalism
Fascism
63
This branch declares war
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
64
Which of the following statements is NOT true.
The President is the head of the Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch is made up of state legislatures
The Judicial Branch is the federal court system
The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch
65
What is the Electoral College used
o determine who will be the next president
To determine who will be a cabinet member
To determine who will be a Supreme Court Justice
66
The Constitution can never be changed.
False
True
67
The system of checks and balances was designed to:
Allow sufficient orderly debate on the issues
Prevent states from getting too much power
Keep a branch from getting too much power
Make the constitution flexible
68
Who has the power to command all the armed forces of the U.S.?
Chief Justice
President
House
Senate
69
This branch has the power to make a treaty with another country
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
70
There are four branches of government at the Federal level.
True
False
71
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1876
1576
1776
1676
72
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
2 years
10 years
30 years
73
The Great Compromise solved the issue of slavery and representation.
False
True
74
Before the Constitution, The United States had a different piece of paper governing them; what was that paper called?
The Articles of the Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Continental Agreement of America
The First Constitution of America
75
What part of government can Maintain Public Health and Safety
Both State and Federal
Federal
State
76
Which of the following people have life terms (they are in office for life)
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice
A Representative
The President
A Senator
77
Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washignton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
78
These members serve for a lifetime?
Representatives
Presidential advisors
Supreme Court Justices
Senators
79
How old do you have to be to run for U.S. President?
35
20
25
30
80
When making the Constitution, how was the issue of representation solved?
The New York Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan
The Great Compromise
81
The Preamble of the Constitution includes a description of the...
American Bill or Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Purpose of the Government
The Three Branches of Government
82
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
21
5
6

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U.S. Constitution Review

Flashcards82 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 82

Answers

1
An Concurrent power is________
A power that only the State government has.
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
A Power that the Federal government has.
2
This is a way to change the constitution
Writ of Assistance
Amendments
Check and Balances
Preamble
3
Illinois’s General Assembly has a House and a Senate.
True
False
4
The Constitutional Convention was originally called to:
Strengthen the Articles of Confederation
Decide which states needed to be kicked out
End Slavery
Raise Taxes
5
How many total members of congress are there?
535
200
100
435
6
How long must a person be a citizen of the US in order to run for President?
7 years
Since Birth/ Natural Born
14 years
9 years
7
A bill must be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President.
True
False
8
An amendment is how the Constitution can change.
True
False
9
What is a power the state has?
declare war
build roads
Making foreign treaties
coin money
10
The Supreme Court is the highest court in America
True
False
11
The Senate belongs to what branch?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
12
This branch has the power to enforce the laws.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
13
Illinois has a Constitution
False
True
14
This body can override the President's veto by a two-thirds vote.
Senate
House of Reps
Both
15
Minimum age of a President
30
35
25
20
16
The states have the right to coin (manufacture) money.
True
False
17
How many senators make up the Senate?
100
50
535
435
18
Who is next in line for the presidency if the President dies or is impeached?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore
19
Minimum age of a Senator
35
30
20
25
20
This branch has the power to Interpret the laws
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
21
An Expressed power is________
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
A Power that the Federal government has.
A power that only the State government has.
22
Members are elected to serve for 2 years.
House of Reps
Senate
Both
23
The Declaration of Independence_________
Declares independence from Great Britain.
Inspires Britain to make peace with The United States.
Inspires the United States to become one with Great Britain.
Declares independence from Spain.
24
These make sure that no branch of the government becomes too powerful?
Judicial Reivews
inspect and stability
Check and Balances
Questions and Answers
25
Which of the following is an example of Checks and Balances?
All of the above
Supreme court declares a law unconstitutional
Presidential Veto of a Bill Proposed by Congress
Congress overriding a Presidential Veto
26
What part of government can Amend the U.S. Constitution
State
Both State and Federal
Federal
27
The idea of sharing power between the state and federal (national) government
Nationalism
Federationalism
Federalism
Judicial Review
28
Who makes up the Congress of the U.S.?
President & his Cabinet
Executive/Legislative/Judicial Branches
House of Reps & Senate
Supreme & Lower Courts
29
The __________ plan proposed equal representation for every state.
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
30
Which branch of the U.S. Government makes the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
31
The Constitution is considered a “living and breathing” document.
False
True
32
How long is the term of office for the President
8
2
6
4
33
Minimum age of a Representative
25
35
30
20
34
Which branch decides if laws are constitutional?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
35
The _____ branch is the law making branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
36
Congress belongs to what branch?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
37
The Supreme Court belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
38
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
The Rights of the People
Articles of Confederation
The Founders Ten
39
What part of government can Build Roads and Transportation Systems
State
Federal
Both State and Federal
40
A foreign born citizen who becomes an American citizen may become President after 14 years.
False
True
41
Which branch of the government has the power to enforce the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
42
The U.S. Constitution was written by George Washington
True
False
43
The ______ branch can find a law unconstitutional.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
44
The Executive Branch in Illinois is led by the Governor
True
False
45
How is the number of representatives from each sate in the House of Representatives determined?
Land area of the state
What year it was admitted to the US
How many new residents per year
Population of the state
46
What part of government can Establish and Maintain Schools
State
Both State and Federal
Federal
47
How many senators are elected from each state
1
3
2
4
48
Kamala Harris is the current President of the Senate
False
True
49
The ___________ plan proposed representation in Congress based on Population
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Virginia
50
Federalism is
creation of a singular government that runs the entire United States
division of power between state governments and the federal government
division of power between capitals and the federal government
creation and continuation of the Articles of Confederation
51
The Vice President belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
52
The Cabinet belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
53
A Reserved Power is________
A Power that the Federal government has.
A power that only the State government has.
A power that both the State and Federal government has.
54
Where did the delegates meet to write the U.S. Constitution?
New York City, NY
Boston, MA
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
55
This branch has the power to tax
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
56
How can congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?
2/3 vote in both houses
Taking it to the Supreme Court
1/3 vote in both houses
3/3 votes in both houses
57
The U.S. Constitution has 12 Articles.
True
False
58
If the President AND the Vice President were to be unable to run the office, who would take over?
The Secretary of State
The President of the Senate
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
59
Members are elected to serve 6 years.
Senate
House of Reps
Both
60
The 3/5ths compromise dealt with...
Large state representation
Small state representation
Taxes and representation
Slavery and representation
61
The House of Representatives belongs to what branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
62
The United States divides Power between State and Federal governments. What is this called?
Democracy
Republic
Federalism
Fascism
63
This branch declares war
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
64
Which of the following statements is NOT true.
The President is the head of the Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch is made up of state legislatures
The Judicial Branch is the federal court system
The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch
65
What is the Electoral College used
o determine who will be the next president
To determine who will be a cabinet member
To determine who will be a Supreme Court Justice
66
The Constitution can never be changed.
False
True
67
The system of checks and balances was designed to:
Allow sufficient orderly debate on the issues
Prevent states from getting too much power
Keep a branch from getting too much power
Make the constitution flexible
68
Who has the power to command all the armed forces of the U.S.?
Chief Justice
President
House
Senate
69
This branch has the power to make a treaty with another country
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
70
There are four branches of government at the Federal level.
True
False
71
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1876
1576
1776
1676
72
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
2 years
10 years
30 years
73
The Great Compromise solved the issue of slavery and representation.
False
True
74
Before the Constitution, The United States had a different piece of paper governing them; what was that paper called?
The Articles of the Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Continental Agreement of America
The First Constitution of America
75
What part of government can Maintain Public Health and Safety
Both State and Federal
Federal
State
76
Which of the following people have life terms (they are in office for life)
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice
A Representative
The President
A Senator
77
Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washignton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
78
These members serve for a lifetime?
Representatives
Presidential advisors
Supreme Court Justices
Senators
79
How old do you have to be to run for U.S. President?
35
20
25
30
80
When making the Constitution, how was the issue of representation solved?
The New York Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan
The Great Compromise
81
The Preamble of the Constitution includes a description of the...
American Bill or Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Purpose of the Government
The Three Branches of Government
82
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
21
5
6