Constitution Quiz One 2016

Question 1

If you take notes for future generations, you are doing it for...

Accepted Answer

posterity

Question 2

What gives Congress the power to make any law to carry out the ideals of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Elastic Clause

Question 3

Who is called the Father of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 4

The Constitution became the law of the land in what year?

Accepted Answer

1788

Question 5

What was the plan for the legislative branch that favored the small states?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey Plan

Question 6

How long is a Senator's term?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Question 7

Which plan for representation benefits the large states?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Plan

Question 8

A suggestion for a new law

Accepted Answer

Bill

Question 9

How was the dispute over representation solved at the Constitutional Convention?

Accepted Answer

Great Compromise

Question 10

Our Illinois Senators are:

Accepted Answer

Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin

Question 11

Where did they hold the convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Question 12

The President MUST sign a bill for it to become law. True or False?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Under the Article of Confederation, who has the final authority?

Accepted Answer

the states

Question 14

Who would benefit if slaves were counted in the voting process?

Accepted Answer

Southern states

Question 15

What is the main duty of the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

Interpret the laws

Question 16

Any bill regarding money must first start in the

Accepted Answer

House of Reps

Question 17

What gives Congress the power to make any law needed for carrying out the ideals of the Const?

Accepted Answer

The Elastic Clause

Question 18

How long is the term for members of the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Question 19

If I'm 26, to which part of Congress could I be elected?

Accepted Answer

House of Reps

Question 20

Separation of powers was intended to prevent..

Accepted Answer

tyranny

Question 21

What is one problem the nation faced in the early years?

Accepted Answer

states unwilling to give power to national government

Question 22

What important issue was not settled during the convention?

Accepted Answer

Slavery

Question 23

Who is in charge of the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

Speaker of the House

Question 24

Another word for national government is

Accepted Answer

Federal governement

Question 25

How was the dispute over representation solved at the Constitutional Convention?

Accepted Answer

Great Compromise

Question 26

A minimum number of members who must be present to conduct business

Accepted Answer

Quorum

Question 27

The President refuses to sign a bill passed by Congress, this is called a/an

Accepted Answer

Veto

Question 28

How long is the term for Supreme Court justice?

Accepted Answer

Life

Question 29

A bill begins by being introduced to a ______________________for consideration..

Accepted Answer

Committee

Question 30

A nation in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them

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Republic

Question 31

List of freedoms we enjoy

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

Question 32

Congress can override a veto with...

Accepted Answer

2/3 vote in Senate AND House

Question 33

A division of power between states and national government

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Question 34

What is the main duty of the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

Make the laws

Question 35

One who is authorized to act as a representative for others

Accepted Answer

Delegate

Question 36

Who makes up the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

House and Senate

Question 37

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 38

What is the main duty of the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

Enforce the laws

Question 39

What did the Anti-Federalists argue was missing from the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A bill of rights

Question 40

Which is a power or duty of Congress?

Accepted Answer

Impeach and remove President, Declare War

Question 41

Citizens were afraid of cruel and unjust leaders, or

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Tyranny!

Question 42

To give formal approval

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Ratify

Question 43

Legislative

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Law-making

Question 44

Vice President, Mike Pence is in charge of..

Accepted Answer

The Senate

Question 45

A document that sets out the laws and principles of the government..

Accepted Answer

Constitution

Constitution Quiz One 2016

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Constitution Quiz One 2016

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