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What is federalism?
The Anti-Federalists who were against the Constitution
Sharing power between states, federal, and local government
The idea that the federal government has the supreme rule of the land
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
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What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Creates a government, divides power, and protects rainbows
Creates a government, divides power, and protects rights
Creates a government, divides people, and protects rights
Creates a monarchy, divides power, and protects rights
3
What happened during the Boston Tea Party?
When American's boarded a boat full of highly taxed tea and dumped it out
The colonists sat down for tea, crumpets, and lovely conversation
When several American's were killed by British soldiers Boston
When the British sent over tea and it fell into the water
4
What was the Great Comprimise?
That slavery would be allowed in America
That both sides would give up a little bit to reach a solution
That there would be 2 houses of Congress: 1 by population and 1 equal
That they would go to war with England
5
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Alexander Hamilton
6
What was the Virginia Plan?
William Peterson's plan for one house of congress with equal representation
James Madison's plan for two houses of Congress based on population
Thomas Jefferson's plan to write the Declaration of Independence
George Washington's plan to take part of Virginia to make Washington DC
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The Vice President
The President
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House
8
How long is a President's term?
4 years
2 years
a lifetime
6 years
9
The Census counts the people of the US. What is one purpose of counting the people?
To accurately divide the 435 representative spots
To increase taxes
To practice math
To know exactly how many people have passed away from COVID
10
Do state governments or the federal government make treaties with other countries?
State Governments
Federal Government
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Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Senate
Jacob Ayala
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How many votes are in the electoral college?
435
100
535
538
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When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
1781
1889
1778
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What is the primary duty of the Executive Branch?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To become a law
To make laws
15
What is popular soverignty?
government based on the consent of the pope
government based on the consent of the pastors
government based on the consent of the president
government based on the consent of the people
16
How does the executive branch balance the power of the judicial branch?
The President can grant pardons to those who were convicted
it doesn't
The Executive branch can overturn rulings of the Judicial Branch
The President appoints all the Supreme Court Justices
17
How many terms can a Senator serve?
57
unlimited
2
6
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How long is a Senate term?
6 years
lifetime
2 years
4 years
19
When will the next Presidential election happen?
2024
2026
2022
2021
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How can congress pass a law that the president vetoed?
It can't
It can get another 50% vote in both Houses
It can ask very nicely
It can get another 2/3 vote in both Houses
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How many terms can a Representative serve?
unlimited
2
6
57
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What are the requirements for Senator?
No qualifications
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
23
Who has power over the money in America?
Jaslyn Vargas
Congress
The Senate Only
The President
24
What is a
special session
of Congress?
A special part of a regular Congress Session
When someone in Congress has a birthday
An extra meeting of Congress which is called by the President
The first meeting of Congress in a new term
25
How often are elections for Senators?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 6 years
26
What is the elastic clause?
The idea that states, federal and local governments should work together
The checks and balances system
A line in the Const. that says Congress can make any law that's necessary
A very stretchly paper that the original Constitution was written on
27
Which came first: the Declaration or the Constitution?
Constitution
Neither, they were written at the same time
Declaration
28
Who has the power of impeachment?
The Constitution
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
29
Who presents the national budget every year?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The leader of Congress
Janiah Castro
30
What is the smallest number of electoral votes a state can have?
3
5
1
0
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What are the requirements for Supreme Court Justice?
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
No qualifications
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
32
What court case set the standard for judicial review?
Brown v Board of Education
Roe v Wade
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
33
How is a president elected?
Congress decides
The electoral college votes and the candidite with the most wins
The people vote, the votes are counted and the electoral college votes
The people vote, the votes are counted and the candidate with the most wins
34
What do the stars and stripes mean on our flag?
50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for Mia Mendoza
50 stars for 50 statues and 13 stripes for 13 colonies
50 stars for loyalty and 13 stripes for courage
50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for 13 colonies
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Who is the Speaker of the House?
Kamala Harris
Tammy Duckworth
Ms Podkulski
Nancy Pelosi
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What are the requirements for Representative?
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
No qualifications
37
Who was called the "Father of the Consitution?"
Patrick Henry
James Madison
George Washinton
Alexander Hamilton
38
What is popular vote?
The President's vote
The Electoral College Vote
The famous people's votes
The vote of the people
39
How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term?
4 years
lifetime
2 years
6 years
40
What is the Preamble?
A pretty amble
The section that tells how the Legislative branch should function
The section that tells how the Executive branch should function
The first section of the Constitution that lists the 6 goals
41
What is an ex post facto law?
A law that the president vetos
A law about your crazy ex boyfriend
A law that turns an act into a crime after it was committed
A law that isn't based on facts
42
What is the Capital of the United States?
Chicago, IL
Philadelphia, PA
Washington DC
New York City, NY
43
In a parade, where should the American flag be?
Waving from every person's hand
At the front
At the back
On every float
44
What is the primary duty of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
To become a law
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
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What are the requirements for President?
Must be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state
Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 yrs
No qualifications
46
What is the primary duty of the judicial branch?
to enforce laws
to interpret laws and the Constitution
to make laws
to be a law
47
When does the new president begin his/her duties?
January 20th
March 20th
September 17th
The day after Election Day
48
How many Cabinet positions are there?
30
15
5
100
49
Who would become president if the president dies?
Jenna Diaz
The Vice President
Abraham Lincoln
The Speaker of the House
50
Who said "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry
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How many Senators from each state?
100
535
2
435
