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1
Where does judicial power reside?
with the President
with the House of Reps.
with the Senate
with the Supreme Court and lower courts
2
Which amendment guarantees the right to a Fair, Speedy, Public trial?
7
6
5
4
3
According to the 23rd Amendment, which Americans were given a voice in choosing the President?
residents of the District of Columbia
members of the armed forces
residents of American territories in the Pacific
residents of Puerto Rico
4
Who has the power to approve all Presidential Appointments?
Vice-President
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
5
What do patents protect?
written materials
inventions and ideas
foreign residents
materials mailed from the U.S. post office
6
Who would become President if both the President and Vice-President are unable to serve?
the Senate majority leader
the Speaker of the House
the Secretary of State
the president pro tempore
7
Which amendment gave African Americans the right to vote?
15th Amendment
14th Amendment
16th Amendment
13th Amendment
8
What clause gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out it's powers?
the elastic clause
the three-fifths clause
the provisional clause
the defense clause
9
What is a law that makes unlawful something that was not illegal at the time it was done?
a bill of attainder
a habeas corpus law
an ex post facto law
a enumerated law
10
What were the two proposed plans of government before our current Constitution was created?
Virginia and New York Plans
North Carolina and South Carolina Plans
New Jersey and Virginia Plans
New Jersey and Maine Plans
11
Who has the power to declare war?
Senate
Congress
President
Secretary of Defense
12
What is the tactic of speaking against a bill to prevent it's passage (done in the Senate)?
discharging
vetoing
tabling
filibustering
13
A bill becomes a law when signed by which of the following persons?
the president pro tem of the Senate
the Chief Justice of the United States
the President of the United States
the Speaker of the House
14
What is the age requirement in order to become a senator?
at least 25
at least 30
at least 35
at least 40
15
What amendment lowered the legal voting age from 21 to 18 years of age?
22nd Amendment
9th Amendment
24th Amendment
26th Amendment
16
The Line of Succession for the Presidency is outlined in which Amendment?
22
12
26
25
17
Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers during peace times?
4
3
1
2
18
What amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure?
10th Amendment
22nd Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
19
What is the number of years in a term of office for a senator?
4 years
8 years
2 years
6 years
20
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
21
What is one way an amendment to the Constitution can be ratified?
by the approval of the legislatures in 3/4 of the states
by a majority vote of the Supreme Court Justices
by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress
by a national referendum of all voters
22
What is the citizenship requirement of a member of the House of Representatives?
12 years
9 years
2 years
7 years
23
What does the process of naturalization concern?
copyright laws
becoming a citizen
the postal service
coining money
24
How can Congress override the Presidential veto of a bill?
by a majority in both houses
be a 100 percent vote in both houses
by taking it to the Supreme Court
by a 2/3 vote in both houses
25
What is the government's right to acquire private property at a fair price known as?
implied powers
habeas corpus
bill of attainder
eminent domain
26
How is the District of Columbia governed?
by the President
by a court-appointed governor
by the state of Maryland
by Congress
27
What is the residency requirement for the President of the U.S.?
must live in the White House prior to being elected
since birth
must live in the U.S. for 14 years prior to election
must in the country you represent
28
Who has the power to impeach a high public official? Remember that "impeach" means to accuse.
the President
the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
the Senate
29
Which amendment protects your right to bear arms?
3
2
4
1
30
What amendment states that you do not have to say anything to incriminate yourself?
4th Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
31
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
14th Amendment
16th Amendment
13th Amendment
12th Amendment
32
What is one power the Constitution gives to the President?
establishing post offices
pardoning criminals
giving titles of nobility
declaring war
33
Who is the current Vice-President of the United States?
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
George W. Bush
34
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Ceasar Rodney
35
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury in civil cases?
8
7
5
6
36
What is a written change to the Constitution called?
clause
article
amendment
modification
37
What is the residency requirement of a member of the House of Reps. and of the Senate?
must live in the state he/she represents
must live in the state he/she represents for 4 years
must live in the U.S. for 4 years
must live in the U.S. fro 8 years
38
Where must all bills for raising money begin?
in the Supreme Court
in the House of Representatives
in the President's Cabinet
in the Senate
39
What is the highest or most important court in the U.S.?
U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois State Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Morgan County Court
40
Which amendment repealed prohibition and allowed Americans to drink alcohol?
21
18
19
15
41
What year was the current Constitution written?
1799
1771
1787
1776
42
What is one power that is denied to the states?
making treaties with other countries
levying taxes
providing health care for its citizens
providing public education
43
Which amendment gave American women the right to vote (it is known as women's suffrage)?
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
16th Amendment
14th Amendment
44
How many Representatives are there in Congress?
180
50
100
435
45
How long must a person have been a U.S. citizen in order to become President of the U.S.?
7 years
9 years
since birth, native born, natural born
20 years
46
What is one thing the U.S. government is forbidden to do?
establish a postal service
grant titles of nobility
pass copyright laws
control trade with other countries
47
Which branch of government makes the laws?
the executive branch
the legislative branch
the military branch
the judicial branch
48
How long is one term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?
two years
one year
six years
four years
49
What part of the Constitution lists six goals and states that the people are the authority?
the Bill of Rights
the First Amendment
the first seven articles
the Preamble
50
Who tries the case when someone is impeached?
House of Representatives
Senate
the President's Cabinet
Supreme Court
51
What branch of government can rule laws unconstitutional?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
the Amendments
Executive Branch
52
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
the Reconstruction Amendments
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Revolutionary Amendments
53
Who are our current U.S. Senators from Illinois?
Dick Durbin and Barack Obama
Ray LaHood and Aaron Schock
Barack Obama and Dick Cheney
Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
54
Who elects the President and the Vice-President of the U.S.?
the electoral college
state legislatures
Congress
the people of the Union
55
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
life
2 years
6 years
4 years
56
Who has the power to carry out or enforce the laws?
the Supreme Court -- Judicial Branch
the House of Reps. -- Legislative Branch
the Senate -- Legislative Branch
the President -- Executive Branch
57
What is the age requirement to become the President?
25
30
35
40
58
What do you give the court (money or property) as an assurance that you will show up for trial?
a fine
security
corruption money
bail
59
How many Senators are there in Congress?
50
535
100
435
60
What do copyrights protect?
written materials
immigrants
cheaters in Perkins' class
Inventions and ideas
61
According to the 22nd Amendment, how many terms of office may a President be elected?
four
two
three
one
62
Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?
2
6
8
4
63
Who has the power to add new states to the Union?
special conventions in the states
Supreme Court
Congress
President
64
Which amendment prohibited alcohol in the U.S.?
18
16
21
13
65
How many members of the House of Reps or Senate must be present to hold meetings for business?
all but the Speaker
all but the Vice-President
a quorum
all senators and representatives
66
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
12
100
435
67
How long is the term of office of the President of the U.S.?
2 years
6 years
5 years
4 years
68
What is the constitutional right that insures that a person cannot be held without just cause?
fifth amendment
habeas corpus
ex post facto
bill of attainder
69
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press?
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
10th Amendment
70
Who has the power to command all of the armed forces of the United States?
the Senate
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the House of Reps.
the President
71
What is the age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives?
at least 30
at least 25
at least 35
at least 21
72
Who generally presides over meetings of the Senate?
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice
the Vice-President
the Secretary of State
73
Who is our current U.S. Representative to the U.S. Congress?
Dick Durbin
Darin Lahood
Ray LaHood
Dick Cheney
74
What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens required by law (the 16th Amendment)?
belonging to a political party
voting
respecting the civil rights of others
paying income taxes
75
What is the citizenship requirement of a member of the U.S. Senate?
12 years
9 years
7 years
2 years
76
What was the first American Constitution known as?
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Law
United States Document
American Pact
77
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Donald Trump
78
What crime is defined as carrying on war against the United States or helping our enemies?
corruption of blood
treason
forfeiture
extradition
