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practice for the constitution test
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1
What is the minimum age for a Representative?
30
35
21
25
2
Article III discusses...
the Judicial Branch
the Amendments
the Bill of Rights
the Presidency
3
How long does a president's term last?
6 years
2 years
4 years
8 years
4
What does impeach mean?
To condemn
To arrest
To charge with misconduct
To kick out of office
5
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
27
5
2
6
Who is the "Father" of the Constitution?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
7
Who elects the President?
Congress
The Electoral College
The people of the U.S.
The states
8
Article I discusses...
the Executive Branch
the Legislative Branch
the Federal Branch
the Judicial Branch
9
Delegated
powers--those granted to the federal government--include
all
of these
EXCEPT
declaring war
regulating international trade
coining money
establishing local governments
10
May override a veto
Congress
President
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
11
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The colonies were too busy fighting with England
The government was too weak
England made it tough for colonists
The government was too powerful
12
Which branch can declare war?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Federal Branch
13
May reject appointments to the Supreme Court
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
President
Executive Branch
14
Anyone found not guilty in a criminal trial cannot face this (being tried again for same crime)
Illegal search and seizure
Search warrant
Double jeopardy
Grand jury indictment
15
The proper way to dispose of a worn out or faded American flag is...
to store it a cardboard box or bin.
to respectfully burn it.
to throw it in the garbage.
to make it into a blanket.
16
The right to a prompt trial by a jury from the state & district where the crime was committed
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Second Amendment
Sixth Amendment
17
Conflict between shared powers of states & the federal government? Who is considered superior?
The federal government
The President
The states
The people
18
What are the 3 requirements to be President?
35 yrs old, live in U.S. for 14 yrs, and be a citizen.
35 yrs old, live in U.S. for 9 yrs, natural-born citizen
45 yrs old, live in U.S. for 15 yrs, be born in a state
35 yrs old, live in U.S. for 14 yrs, natural-born citizen
19
How many Supreme Court Justices are there supposed to be?
12
7
9
8
20
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court?
The Judge
The Speaker
Judge Judy
The Chief Justice
21
Which is
not
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
The freedom of speech
The freedom of the press
The right of women to vote
The right to peaceably assemble
22
The Constitution sets no specific requirements for becoming a...
Senator
Supreme Court Justice
President
Member of Congress
23
Which is
not
true about the Bill of Rights?
It's the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
It serves as the cornerstone of basic American freedoms
It was added to the Constitution to weaken people's rights
It's as important as the Constitution
24
Reserved
powers--those held by state governments or by citizens--include
all
of these
EXCEPT
regulating education
conducting elections
regulating trade within each state
providing for the nation's defense
25
Who wanted a
limited
national government--one that would not have too much power?
Federalists
Antifederalists
Congress
the President
26
May reject treaties
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Treasury Department
Executive Branch (President)
27
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
To impeach officials
To make laws
To interpret the laws
To enforce the laws
28
What powers does the President have?
Command the army, appoint officials, veto bills
Lead the army, appoint judges, veto laws
Elect officials, veto laws, approve judges
Make laws, appoint judges, impeach officials
29
What do the stars on the flag represent?
The number of presidents in history
The state capitals
The members of the Senate
The 50 states
30
In the United States, citizens elect people to represent their needs and concerns in government
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Legislative democracy
31
What does veto mean?
To cancel or reject a law
To approve a bill
To cancel or reject a bill
To approve a law
32
How many members of the House of Representatives are there in Congress?
538
535
100
435
33
May grant pardons in federal criminal cases
Congress
Senators
Supreme and federal courts
President
34
Federalism is...
being a Federalist.
obeying federal law.
the balance of power between states and national government.
being a federal government.
35
__________ may propose an amendment with __________ vote in each house
Supreme Court; five-ninths
Congress; one-third
Congress; two-thirds
The President; three-fourths
36
Who negotiates treaties with other nations?
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Executive Branch (President)
Chief Justice
Legislative Branch (Congress)
37
The solution to the problem of how states were to be represented in Congress became known as
the Great Compromise
the Expansive Discourse
the Great Argument
the Grand Debate
38
Which house of Congress impeaches officials?
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Cabinet
39
How many times can a president be reelected?
once
4 times
unlimited
twice
40
All of these are duties of American citizens
except
Obeying authority
Serving on juries
Paying taxes
Playing Pokemon Go
41
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
The Supreme Court and the White House
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The White House and the Senate
The Senate and the Supreme Court
42
The right to be defended by a lawyer
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Third Amendment
Sixth Amendment
43
When the Supreme Court reviews a bill or law it is known as...
Super Fun Happy Reading Time
Supreme Redaction
Judicial Review
Judicial Pardon
44
What are "Checks and Balances"?
A system that ensures no one branch of gov is too powerful
A system of banking
A system to pay money
A system that teaches you balance
45
What is the minimum age for a Senator?
30
21
25
35
46
May declare laws unconstitutional
House of Representatives
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Executive Branch (President)
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
47
What is the Preamble?
The introduction of the Constitution
Part of the Bill of Rights
The last part of the Constitution
One of the amendments
48
Amendments may be ratified by legislatures of ___________ of the ___________
two thirds; states
three fourths; emojis on your phone
three fourths; states
unanimous vote; 50 states
49
For how long does a Senator serve?
2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
50
How many total Senators are there in Congress?
50
535
2
100
51
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
The color of England's flag
The original Founding Fathers
The first 13 presidents
The 13 original colonies
52
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
To execute the laws
To vote for president
To interpret the laws
53
What was the first constitution for the Union of the 13 original states called?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Amendments
The Preamble
54
For how long does a Representative serve?
6 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
55
Article II discusses...
the Executive Branch
the Representative Branch
the Legislative Branch
the Judicial Branch
56
What is the order of succession if the President dies?
VP, Speaker, Pro Temp, Secretary of State
Speaker, VP, Pro Temp, Secretary of State
VP, Speaker, Pro Temp, Secretary of Defense
VP, Pro Temp, Speaker, Secretary of State
57
All bills raising money (taxing) start here
Supreme Court
The Treasury Department
House of Representatives
Senate
58
What is the Constitution?
Establishes the supreme law of the land
A paper Jefferson wrote
A scroll from England
What Canada gave us as a gift
59
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To enforce the laws
To veto laws
To interpret the laws
To make the laws
