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Constitution Test
Questions for the Constitution Principles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the “Preamble”? | Explains the goals of the new government under the Constitution. Explains the new government under the constitution |
| What does a “line” through a part of the Constitution mean? | No longer in force or no longer apply because of later amendments. Laws that are no longer enforced |
| What is the chief purpose of the Legislative Branch? | To make laws |
| How many members are in the House of Representatives? | 435 |
| Which part of Congress is given the “Power of Impeachment? | House of Representatives |
| How many senators does each state get to elect? | 2 |
| What is the Vice President’s only role as assigned by the Constitution? | President of the Senate (votes to break ties) |
| Official accusations of federal wrongdoing. | Impeachment. |
| What is the Senate’s role in an impeachment? | The Senate acts as a court to decide if the official is guilty. |
| 6 Years, at least 30 years old, lives in state elected, a citizen for 9 years | Senator |
| 4 Years, at least 35 years old, lived in the U.S. for 14 years, natural born citizen | President |
| 2 Years, at least 25 years old, lives in state elected, a citizen for 7 years | Representative |
| Unlimited term, no minimum age, no citizenship requirements | Supreme Court Justice |
| The minimum number of people needed to conduct business | Quorum |
| What “constitutes a quorum to do business” in each house? | A majority |
| How many votes (what fraction) would it take to expel a member of any house? | 2/3 |
| What does the Constitution say about a “house” adjourning for more than three days? | It can’t unless it has the consent of the other house. |
| Salary | Emoluments |
| Proposed laws | Bills |
| Where must all tax bills begin? | The House of Representatives |
| Before a bill reaches the President’s desk, which house does it have to pass? | Both the Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Taxes | Imposts |
| Internal taxation of manufactured commodities | Excises |
| A law by which a foreign-born person becomes a citizen | Rule of Naturalization |
| What fraction of votes from Congress is needed to pass a vetoed bill? | 2/3 |
| The Commerce Clause has been interpreted to mean that the Federal Government can do what, in regards to reservations (Indian or Native American Land)? | The commerce clause gives Congress the power to regulate Commerce with the Indian Tribes. |
| What is the “Necessary and Proper” clause also known as? | Elastic Clause |
| In the “Powers Denied Congress”, which one is crossed out? | Slave Trade |
| When can “Writ of Habeas Corpus” be suspended? | In cases of rebellion or invasion |
| A law that is made effective prior to the date that it was passed and therefore punishes people for acts that were not illegal at the time. | Ex Post Facto Law |
| What did Congress “set” in 1845, regarding presidential elections? | The Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every fourth year is the general election date for selecting presidential electors. |
| What state has the second most electors? | Texas |
| Who was the youngest person ever elected to the office of the President? How old? | JFK 43 |
| What does the President have to pay taxes on? | Salary |
| "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." | The oath of the President |
| Delays of punishments | Reprieves |
| Who or what must approve the President’s appointments? | Senate |
| What can the President and Vice President be impeached for? | Treason, bribery and other Misdemeanors |
| Did the Articles of Confederation set up a Judicial Branch? | No |
| Hold trials | District Courts |
| Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts | Supreme Court |
| Reviews appeal from district courts | Courts of Appeals |
| How many witnesses must there be to try someone for treason? | 2 |
| Punishing the family of someone who committed treason | Corruption of Blood |
| What must states do in relation to the laws of other states? | Honor other states’ laws, records, and court decisions |
| Can a person escape legal action by moving to another state? | No |
| Declare War - whose power? | National |
| Levy Taxes - whose power? | National and State |
| Establish and maintain schools - whose power? | State |
| Make marriage laws - whose power? | State |
| Establish courts - whose power? | National and State |
| Set standard weights and measures - whose power? | National |
| If states want to join each other, what “consent” must be given? | The Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress |
| What form of government is every state guaranteed? | A Republican government |
| Amendments can be proposed in which two manners? | ⅔ of both of the Houses, ⅔ of the several states |
| Amendments can be ratified in which two manners? | Legislatures of ¾ of the states or in conventions by ¾ of the states |
| Which state was the last state to ratify the Constitution? | Rhode Island |
| What did people fear about a strong “central government”? | People feared that a strong central government might take away their personal rights |
| Who was the youngest signer of the Constitution? How old? | Jonathon Dayton - 27 |
| Who was the oldest signer of the Constitution? How old? | Ben Franklin - 81 |
| What did people fear about a strong “central government”? | People feared that a strong central government might take away their personal rights |
| One of the conditions set by the states for ratifying the Constitution was the inclusion of a _________ ___ ____________, those that people had been guaranteed in state constitutions. | Bill of Rights |
| Disgraceful | Infamous |
| Found out | Ascertained |
| What is the purpose of the 9th and 10th Amendments? | They were added because not every right of the people or of the states could be listed in the Constitution |
| Which Amendment changed the election procedure for the president and vice president election? | 12th |
| Which Amendment is the only one that has been repealed? | 18th |
| Which Amendment bans poll taxes? | 24th |
| Which Amendments are considered “The Reconstruction Amendments”? | 13th, 14th, 15th |
| In what year did women earn the right to vote? | In 1920 women earned the right to vote |
| On what date does a new President take office? | 20th day of January |
| What President served four consecutive terms? | Franklin D Roosevelt |
| The ratification of what Amendment made it possible for residents of Washington D.C. to vote? | 23rd Amendment |
| What were “poll taxes” used for? | They were used to deny many poor Americans their rights to vote. |
| What Amendment was inspired by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy? | The 25th Amendment |
| What Amendment extended voting rights to 18 years old? | 26th Amendment extended voting rights to 18 years old |
| When was the last Amendment ratified? | May 7th, 1992 |
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