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Constitution
For 8th grade mandatory test.(:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the 7th amendment give us? | Right to trial by jury. |
| What did the 13th amendment do? | abolished slavbery |
| What is the 16th amendment? | income tax amendment. |
| What is prohibition? | no alcoholic beverages bought or sold in US |
| What did the 19th amendment give women? | the right to vote |
| Which amendment limits the president's times he/she can be elected? | 22 |
| What are the three branches of government? | Legislative, Executive, and Judicial |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| True or False? The Articles of Confederation were not considered the FIRST U.S. Constitution? | False, they were considered the first Constitution. |
| How many amendments were added to the Constitution? | 27 |
| In which article is the legislative branch outlined? | 1st |
| In which article is the executive branch outlined in? | 2nd |
| In which article is the judicial branch outlined? | 3rd |
| What does the first amendment give us? | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
| What does the 2nd amendment give us? | right to bear arms. |
| In which amendment do eighteen-year-olds receive the right to vote? | 26th |
| When was the most recent amendment established? | 1992 |
| What building does Congress meet in? | the Capitol Building |
| How many members does Senate have? | 100 |
| How many Senators are elected every 2 years for 6 year terms? | 1/3 |
| How many times may a Senator be reelected? | Any; it is unlimited. |
| What are the qualifications you need to meet to become a Senator? | at least 30 years old, US citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident in the state you represent. |
| Who is the President of the Senate? | The Vice President of the United States. |
| What are the three other Senate leaders? | The president pro tempore, and Senate majority and minority leaders. |
| What role does the Senate play in cases of impeachment? | jury |
| How many members does the House of Representatives have? | 435 |
| How many House Representatives do each state receive? | at least 1 |
| How many terms do House of Representatives serve? How long are they? | two two-year terms |
| How many times can a House Representative be reelected? | Any; it is unlimited. |
| What is the House's role in an impeachment? | charge/accuse |
| what is the Supreme Court's role in impeachment? | provide courthouse |
| Who is the judge in an impeachment trial? | Chief Justice |
| How often do we have a census? | every 10 years |
| Who has the power to raise, borrow, set the value of, and coin money? | Congress |
| Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
| What are implied powers? | powers not specifically listed in the Constitution, but are believed to be a power |
| What is a ex post facto law? | If there is no law about a subject when you do it, but there is one AFTER you commit it, you CANNOT be charged |
| What is habeas corpus? | right, as a prisoner, to have a fair trial |
| Can Congress tax goods exported from a state, even when it is going to a foreign country? | no |
| What day does the president assume office? | January 20th |
| What are the qualifications of president/vice president? | Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and resident of US for at least 14 years |
| What is the order of succession if there is a vacant presidency? | Vice-President, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of Senate, then cabinet members starting with secretary of state |
| What are the five duties of the president? | Foreign affairs, domestic and military administration, legislation, appointment, and judicial functions |
| How many cabinet members are there? | 15 |
| Which Secretary is responsible for foreign affairs? | State |
| Which secretary is responsible for coining and printing money, and enforcing monetary laws? | Treasury |
| Which cabinet member is the chief legal officer of the federal government? | Attorney General |
| Which secretary deals with social security? | Health and Human Services |
| Which secretary settles strikes? | Labor |
| Which secretary deals with terrorism, Secret Service, border patrol, coast guards, and custom services? | Homeland Security |
| What is a major duty of Supreme Court justices? | decide if laws are constitutional |
| How many Supreme Court justices are there? | 9 |
| Who is the Chief Justice currently? | John G. Roberts |
| Who is president currently? | Barrack Obama |
| Who is vice president currently? | Joe Biden |
| What is judicial review? | name given to process in which courts interpret Constitution and the laws passed under it |
| What does the elastic clause allow? | situations which did not exist when the Constitution was written to have laws |
| checks and balances are...? | other branches checking on one another, so one branch does not have too much power |
| What is federalism? | sharing of power between federal, state, and local government |
| What are the TWO ways of proposing amendments? | 1. Congress can propose amendments approved by 2/3 in each house 2. Legislature of 2/3 of the state may require Congress to consider it |
| Who presents our nation's annual budget? | the president |
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