US Constitution Test- Schumacher

The Articles of Confederation can be considered our first constitution

3/4 vote is needed to override the President's veto

The Articles of Confederations were adopted by the First Continental Congress

Which amendment states the voting age is 18

Enforces the laws

How long is the president's term?

Has 435 members

Our original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania

Responsible for printing of money

Meets in the Capitol Building

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

Benjamin Franklin was the president of the Constitutional Convention

Once a bill passes the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the

Serves 6 year terms

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

One purpose of the Census is to decide how many US Reps each state gets

Which amendment abolishes slavery

How many total votes in the Electoral College?

Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.

The original constitution outlawed slavery

The 28th amendment has been approved and will become law on March 2023

Promotes legislation to help farmers

There are an even number of justices in the US supreme Court

We the People of the US in order to form a more perfect union is part of

Helps prevent terrorist attacks

Which of these is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?

US representatives receive larger salaries that US senators

1/3 of the senate is elected by the people every 2 years

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.

Enacts legislation for worker safety

Decides (tries) impeachment cases

Who is the Speaker of the House?

The US Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress

The last amendment was adopted in 1981

Who is the current Vice President of the US?

To become president you must be a natural born citizen

The US flag should be in the rear of a parade or procession.

Which of these is not a 1st amendment right

Which amendment says states can't prevent someone from voting because of race?

Interprets the laws and administers justice

Approves nominations made by the president

One purpose of the census is to decide how many House Reps each state receives

Who presents the national budget?

President has 10 days to act on a bill or it becomes law if congress in session

The President-elect assumes the duties of office on what date?

Makes the countries laws

The president can call congress into special session

Designed to favor small states

The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants into the country

Each state must treat citizens of other states the same as their own

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that didn't exist in 1787.

The preamble explains the goals of the constitution

Congress consists of

The idea that power to govern belongs to the people is called popular sovereignty.

The budget is the federal government's annual plan for raising and spending money

Manages the natural resources of our country

Marbury V Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

The US Constitution

Appointed by the Supreme Court

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

Ex post facto law makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.

Pass bill to become laws

James Madison is the father of the Constitution

Are elected by the people of the whole state

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

Must live in the state they represent

Starts impeachment cases

What do all the stripes on the US Flag represent?

There are 10 cabinet positions

Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"?

If the President should die, who would become president?

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Chief Legal Officer

Who really elects the president?

Gives Congress broad powers to make laws for new situations: internet,air travel,space research

Approves or rejects treaties

What is the minimum age for the president?

US Senators can only be reelected once

What Plan submitted by James Madison proposed two houses of Congress based on population

The US congress makes laws for all 50 states

Which branch has the responsibility to interpret laws and settle disputes?

How many senators are from each state

How many branches of government are there?

The Great Compromise was important because it solved the problem of representation

Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people

Has 100 members

Which body has the power to raise, borrow, and coin money?

Which amendment limits the president's terms to two.

Elected every 2 years

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch

The Declaration of Independence was written by

Vice President of the US is the chief officer

The capital of the US is Washington DC

Has a speaker for chief officer

The next presidential election will be in 2022

Starts all revenue bills