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Constitution Quiz Bowl 2020
Constitution Quiz Bowl 2020
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1
Which of the following presidents was elected four times? (Prior to the passage of the 22nd Amendment)
Teddy Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
2
The idea that the government's power comes from the people is called:
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Foreign Policy
Democracy
3
How long does a supreme court justice serve for?
life
20 years
4 years
5 years
4
Which of the following is one of our California Senators?
Ami Bera
Kamala Harris
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tom McClintock
5
How old does a person need to be to run for President?
35
30
25
40
6
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
to list the responsibilities of elected officials
to share power between state and national governments
to make it difficult to amend the Constitution
7
Who is Biden's current Secretary of State?
Tom McClintock
Hilary Clinton
Kamala Harris
Antony J. Blinken
8
The president can veto bills passed by Congress. This is an example of:
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Judicial Review
Federalism
9
Which amendment limited the president to two terms in office?
The 10th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The 22nd Amendment
The 25th Amendment
10
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts are unconstitutional is called:
Constitutional Checking
Supreme Review
Judicial Review
Impeachment
11
The person appointed by the president to deal with foreign countries is the:
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
12
Which is considered the "supreme law of the land?"
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
13
Which Amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 2nd Amendment
The 12th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The 5th Amendment
14
How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?
It requires newspapers to charge a low price.
It prevents politicians from giving opinions.
It provides jobs for journalists.
It allows citizens to be informed.
15
What is meant by the “due process of law” included in the Fifth Amendment?
If you are accused of a crime, you must pay a fine.
The government cannot deny freedom to convicted criminals.
The government must follow rules as it carries out the law.
If you are accused of a crime, the law gives you NO rights.
16
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the executive branch?
Nominate Supreme Court Justices
Grant Pardons
Deciding how to spend Taxes
Commander in Chief of the Military
17
How many total amendments have been approved and added to the Constitution?
25
27
15
20
18
Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?
to enforce laws
to propose bills needed to achieve justice
to resolve disputes under the law
to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
19
How many supreme court justices are there?
10
7
5
9
20
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Donald Trump
Nancy Pelosi
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
21
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
rights for which people fought would be lost
states would have too much power
laws would be passed to prevent people from settling west
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
22
What is the primary work of Congress (The Legislative Branch)?
to debate whether laws are constitutional
to determine who will be the candidate for president
to be the chief executives of the states they represent
to make laws for the country
23
What did the Great Compromise decide?
the system of checks and balances
process of selecting the president
representation in Congress
the names of political parties
24
Which article is the longest in the Constitution?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
25
Which of the following delegates to the Constitutional Convention was known as "The Great Compromiser?"
Roger Sherman
George Washington
James Wilson
Elbridge Gerry
26
How many total U.S. presidents have there been?
45
52
42
55
27
The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments is called
Democracy
Capitalism
A Republic
Federalism
28
. The number of amendments to the Constitution is:
30
25
27
21
29
Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
He knew more about government than anyone else present.
He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
He was prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.
He wrote the first draft of the Constitution
30
The Second Amendment is often at the center of debate. Which of these rights does it protect?
the right to vote in elections
the right to own guns
the right to pay taxes
the right to public education
31
What is the age requirement to run for the House of Representatives?
25 years
40 years
18 years
30 years
32
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution?
To explain the reasons for the new government
To explain the amendment process
To help us understand the three branches better
33
What did the 13th amendment accomplish?
It outlawed slavery in the United States
It gave 18 year olds the right to vote
It made alcohol illegal in the United States
It gave women the right to vote
34
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
New York City
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Boston
35
Who is the newest addition to the supreme court?
Sonia Sotomayor
Kamala Harris
Amy Coney Barrett
John Roberts Jr.
36
Which amendment protects people from "unreasonable searches and seizures"?
The 6th Amendment
The 5th Amendment
The 3rd Amendment
The 4th Amendment
37
All of these are duties of the executive branch EXCEPT
negotiating treaties.
proposing new taxes.
nominating federal judges.
carrying out the laws.
38
Which branch has the power to make treaties with other nations?
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Supreme Branch
The Judicial Branch
39
If both the President and the Vice President were no longer able to serve, who would take command?
The Secretary of State
The First Lady
The House Minority Leader
The Speaker of the House
40
How many of the Constitutional Amendments are considered a part of the Bill of Rights?
10
15
8
12
41
Who is our local representative that we send to the House of Representatives? (district 4)
George Smith
Ami Bera
Diane Feinstein
Tom McClintock
42
The idea that all people deserve "a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury" comes from:
The 4th Amendment
The 1st Amendment
The 5th Amendment
The 6th Amendment
43
After a bill has been sent to the President, it becomes a law if he does not send it back within:
10 days
one month
3 days
7 days
44
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
how to get agreement between the eastern and western states
how to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers
how to respond to the interests of foreign countries
how to balance the interests of large and small states
45
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
2 years
4 years
46
How many years does a person need to be a citizen of the United States for in order to run for the U.S. Senate?
9 years
3 years
7 years
5 years
47
Which of the following is allowed to propose an amendment to the constitution?
A 2/3 vote in each house of congress
100% Vote in each state legislature
A 3/4 vote in each state legislature
48
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
4 years
2 years
6 years
49
Which of the following men was NOT one of the authors of
The Federalist Papers
?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay
50
The Constitutional Convention met in:
Philadelphia
New York City
Charleston
Boston
