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Constitution 2014
For Constitution Test for Mr Nichols, 7th Grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the United States' first form of government? | Articles of Confederation. |
| Why was America's first form of government a failure? | Because it lacked federal government power. Plus, the states were acting as individual countries, not united states. Federal Government could not tax |
| What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | To create a rough draft for a better government. |
| What was the New Jersey Plan? | A congress representation plan, that favors small states. It proposes that each state, no matter the size, should get equal representation. |
| What was the Virginia Plan? | A plan proposing representation in congress favoring large states. It proposed the number of congressmen per state should only be based on population. |
| What was the Great Compromise? | A plan compromising Virginia and New Jersey's plans by having a bicameral house of congress. One with representatives (the number per state based on population), while the other had senators (every sate gets 2, no matter the population) |
| What was the 3/5th Compromise? | A compromise to count each slave as 3/5th of a person, when determining each state's population. |
| Who was the main author of the Constitution? | James Madison |
| What is the Preamble? | First sentence of the Constitution, that introduces the needs and the base of the Constitution. |
| What does the word "Bicameral" mean? | It means having two chambers or two houses. |
| What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch? | The Legislative Branch is made up entirely of Congress. Congress' job is to create and propose new laws or bills. |
| What is the primary role of the Executive Branch? | The Executive Branch is made up of the President and everyone who works for him, like his Cabinet. Mr President main job is to enforce the laws |
| What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch? | To interpret laws. |
| What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives. | 35 years old, live in the area you represent and have lived as a US citizen for 7 years |
| What are the requirements to be a Senator? | 30 years old, live in the state you represent, and have lived in the US as a citizen for ten years. |
| What are the requirements to be President? | 35 years old and be a natural born US citizen |
| What are the powers of the President? | To act as the commander in-chief of the armed forces, sign off laws, control his cabinet members, chief diplomat, and nominate members Justices for the Supreme Court. |
| What are the powers of Congress? | To propose and create bills, override the president, vote on decisions, power to impeach, coin money, regulate trade, create federal bank and postal service, approve presidential appointments, and declare war. |
| How long is the House of Representatives term? | 2 years |
| How long is the Senator's term? | 6 years |
| How long is the President's term? | 4 years |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | 9 Justices |
| How long is the Supreme Court Justice's term? | For Life |
| What is the main job of the Supreme Court? | To interpret the Constitution and if laws are constitutional. Make the final court case decisions. |
| Why is the Supreme Court Justice's term so long? | So they do not feel pressured to make a decision in fear of not being reelected |
| Who is the Chief Justice for the Supreme Court? | John G. Roberts Jr. |
| What are the three levels of the federal court system? | District Courts->Courts Of Appeal-> Supreme Court |
| What does the word "Appeal" mean? | To apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court |
| What part of the government has to approve all Supreme Court Justices? | The Executive branch nominates the Supreme Court Justices, but the Senate has to approve of the person. |
| What is Judicial Review? | Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act. |
| What does the 1st Amendment protect? | Freedom of Religion, Speech, Assembly, the Press, and right to petition the government. |
| What does the 2nd Amendment protect? | Right to bear arms |
| What does the 3rd Amendment protect? | Freedom not to be quarter soldiers |
| What does the 4th amendment protect? | Right to no unnecessary searches and seizures. |
| The 5th, 6th, and 7th amendment protect your rights in... | Court (Civil and Criminal) |
| What does the the 8th amendment protect? | Against cruel and unusual punishment |
| What does the 9th amendment claim? | All rights not given to the government, belong to the people. |
| What type of government does the 10th amendment protect? | State Government |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
| Who is the President of the United States? | Barack Obama |
| Who is the Vice President of the United States? | Joe Biden |
| Who represents Massachusetts in the United States Senate? | Elizabeth Warren Ed Markey |
| Who represents Wellesley (4th Congressional District) in the House of Representatives? | Joseph Kennedy II |
| Who is the governor of Massachusetts? | Deval Patrick |
| What are two ways to amend the Constitution? | 3/4 of states approve 2/3 of congress |
| What are the 3 levels of government in the United States? | Local State Federal |
| The first amendment protects freedom of speech unless.. | ... a clear and present danger |
| What is another name for Executive Departments? | Cabinet |
| What is the main job of the Executive Departments? | To advise the President |
| What does the Department of Defense oversee? | In charge of military forces |
| What does the State Department oversee? | Works out agreement with other countries |
| What does the Treasury Department oversee? | Supervises the collection of taxes and printing of money |
| What does the Department of Interior oversee? | Government Land |
| What does the Department of Homeland Security oversee? | Minimize terrorist attacks and natural disasters |
| What does the Justice Department oversee? | Enforces US government's laws |
| What does it mean to amend the Constitution? | To change |
| Explain Congress' commerce clause? | Gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” |
| Explain Congress' elastic clause? | Granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers. |
| What is federalism? | The federal principle or system of government. |
| What is the President in charge of as Commander in Chief? | The armed forces |
| What is the President in charge of as Chief Diplomat? | Decides how our country will act towards other countries |
| What is the President in charge of as Chief Economic Advisor? | He must try to keep prices from going up, businesses busy, and our workers in jobs |
| What is double jeopardy and what amendment protects us from it? | It is getting charged twice for the same crime, and the fifth amendment |
| What does it mean to plead the fifth? | To remain silence in court, because whatever you say will be used against you |
| What is eminent domain? | The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. |
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