US Constitution Test 2024-2025

Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.

Vice President of the US is the chief officer

The original constitution outlawed slavery

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

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

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

The US Constitution

Has 100 members

Which amendment abolishes slavery

Chief Legal Officer

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

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

There are 10 cabinet positions

Manages the natural resources of our country

The US Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress

Promotes legislation to help farmers

Which amendment states the voting age is 18

Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury?

Our original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

How many total votes in the Electoral College?

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

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

Helps prevent terrorist attacks

Approves nominations made by the president

Designed to favor small states

Each state must treat citizens of other states the same as their own

If the President should die, who would become president?

What do all the stripes on the US Flag represent?

Who really elects the president?

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

Decides (tries) impeachment cases

Has 435 members

What is the minimum age for the president?

Enacts legislation for worker safety

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

The preamble explains the goals of the constitution

The US congress makes laws for all 50 states

The Declaration of Independence was written by

Must live in the state they represent

Which of these is not a 1st amendment right

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch

Who is the Speaker of the House?

The last amendment was adopted in 1981

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

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

How many branches of government are there?

Congress consists of

US Senators can only be reelected once

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

The Articles of Confederation can be considered our first constitution

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

US representatives receive larger salaries that US senators

Pass bill to become laws

1/3 of the senate is elected by the people every 2 years

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

Approves or rejects treaties

The next presidential election will be in 2023

James Madison is the father of the Constitution

Interprets the laws and administers justice

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

Are elected by the people of the whole state

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

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

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

The presidents Cabinet operates here

Who is the current Vice President of the US

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

Elected every 2 years

The Articles of Confederations were adopted by the First Continental Congress

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

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

Enforces the laws

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

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

Marbury V Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

Responsible for printing of money

The Anti-federalist opposed ratification of the Constitution

The president can call congress into special session

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention

Makes the countries laws

Which amendment limits the president's terms to two.

How many senators are from each state

Starts impeachment cases

Who presents the national budget?

Can declare laws unconstitutional

To become president you must be a natural born citizen

How long is the president's term?

Serves 6 year terms

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776

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

Meets in the Capitol Building

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

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

The capital of the US is Washington DC

The 28th amendment has been approved and will become law on March 2022

Starts all revenue bills

Has a speaker for chief officer

Appointed by the Supreme Court