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Constitution- ALL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who declares laws unconstitutional? | The Supreme Court |
| How many states were needed before the constitution could take effect? | 9 out of 13 |
| What is the main idea of the preamble? | To state the purpose of the constitution. |
| What are the 3 branches of government? | Legislative, Judicial, Executive |
| What two groups of people (houses) belong to congress? | The Senate and House of Representatives |
| How are members of the house of representatives determined? | By population of the state. |
| What is the age requirement for a Representative? | 25 |
| How long is the term of office for a Representative? | 2 years |
| Who is the officer who presides over the House of Representatives? | Speaker of the House |
| How is representation in the Senate decided? | Two representatives from each state. |
| To be a Senator, is it a requirement to first serve in the House of Representatives? | No. it is not a requirement. |
| How long is the term of office for a Senator? | 6 years |
| What is the name of the officer that presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not in attendance? | President Pro Tempore |
| Who has the power to bring charges of impeachment? | The House of Representatives |
| Who holds the proceedings for a charge of impeachment? | The Supreme Courrt |
| After an official is impeached, who has the power to oversee the case? | The Senate |
| How long does the Constitution say that Congress must meet? | At least once each year |
| Who can propose a bill? | A member of Congress. |
| What is the President's power to refuse to sign a bill called? | Presidential veto |
| Can congress coin money? | Yes |
| What does article two outline? | The Executive Branch |
| Who does the Executive Branch include? | The President and Vice President |
| What is the main job of the President? | to enforce the laws |
| Who elects the President? | The Electoral College |
| How long is the term for the President and Vice President? | 4 years |
| What is the correct order of succession? | President, Vice President, Speaker of the House |
| Can the President declare war? (Yes or No) | No |
| How are members of the Electoral College determined? | By the states representation in Congress, plus 3 electors from the District of Columbia. |
| How are Cabinet officers chosen? | By the President with consent/approval of the Senate. |
| Article III deals with which branch of government? | The Judicial Branch. |
| How many Justices including the Chief Justice are on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
| How long does a Justice of the Supreme Court remain a member of the court? | For life |
| Who gives permission for new states can be admitted to the union? | Congress |
| What is one way an amendment to the constitution can be proposed? | By two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress. |
| How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights? | The first 10 |
| Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition? | The 1st |
| In the 3rd Amendment, what does quartering troops means? | Placing soldiers in private homes |
| What is a court order allowing an individual or his property to be searched or seized is called? | A warrant |
| What are any powers not specifically denied to the states or given to Congress called? | Reserved powers |
| Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms? | The 2nd |
| Which amendment states that a citizen must be 18 in order to vote? | The 26th |
| Which amendment gives citizens freedom of speech? | The 1st |
| Which amendment abolished slavery? | The 13th |
| Which amendment gave women the right to vote? | The 19th |
| Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure? | The 4th |
| How many amendments are there? | 27 |
| How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch? | By vetoing bills |
| How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch? | By passing laws by 2/3 vote over the president's veto. |
| How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch? | By declaring laws unconstitutional. |
| What is the main function (job) of the Legislative Branch? | To make the laws |
| When was the constitution signed? | Sept. 1787 |
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