US Constitution Test

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

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

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

Starts impeachment cases

The US congress makes laws for all 50 states

Who is the Speaker of the House?

James Madison is the father of the Constitution

The US Constitution

Starts all revenue bills

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

Must live in the state they represent

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

Which amendment states the voting age is 18

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

The Articles of Confederations were adopted by the First Continental Congress

The original constitution outlawed slavery

Vice President of the US is the chief officer

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

Promotes legislation to help farmers

The last amendment was adopted in 1981

How many total votes in the Electoral College?

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

The president can call congress into special session

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

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

The President is the head of the legislative branch

Which amendment limits the president's terms to two.

The US Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress

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

States can make treaties with foreign countries

If the President should die, who would become president?

Has 100 members

Which of the following is a check on presidential power?

Marbury V Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

The Declaration of Independence was written by

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

Responsible for printing of money

The Anti-federalist opposed ratification of the Constitution

Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.

Serves 6 year terms

What is the minimum age for the president?

Who really elects the president?

Has 435 members

How many amendments have been made?

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

Are elected by the people of the whole state

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

The Articles of Confederation can be considered our first constitution

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

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

Who has veto power?

Helps prevent terrorist attacks

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

To become president you must be a natural born citizen

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

Elected every 2 years

How many branches of government are there?

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

Enacts legislation for worker safety

Who is the current Vice President of the US

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

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

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

What do all the stripes on the US Flag represent?

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch

Makes the country's laws

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

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776

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

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

There are 10 cabinet positions

US representatives receive larger salaries that US senators

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

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

Can declare laws unconstitutional

How long is the president's term?

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention

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

The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights

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

Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?

Manages the natural resources of our country

The presidents Cabinet operates here

Which of these is not a 1st amendment right

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

Chief Legal Officer

Approves or rejects treaties

The preamble explains the goals of the constitution

The next presidential election will be in 2026

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

US Senators can only be reelected once

Appointed by the Supreme Court

Which amendment abolishes slavery

How many senators are from each state

Interprets the laws and administers justice

Pass bill to become laws

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

Enforces the laws