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U.S. Constitution
for senior gov't
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the first paragraph of the constitution called? | the Preamble |
| For what purpose was the constitution created according to the Preamble? | form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote general welfare, ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity |
| Who, according to the preamble, is the basis for the gov't? | We the people |
| What branch of gov't is art 1 about? What does that branch do? | The Legislative branch makes laws |
| What does bicameral mean? | two houses |
| What are the two houses of congress? | Senate, House of Representatives |
| How is representation determined in the House? Senate? | House: Population, Senate: 2 votes per state |
| How many representatives does Indiana have? How many electoral college votes? | 9 and 11 |
| Who has the most representatives in Congress? Who has the least (name one)? How many? | California (52), Texas (38); Delaware, Wyoming, North & South Dakota, Vermont (1) |
| Art 1, sec 2: Where do all revenue/tax bills start? Who has the power of impeachment? | House of Representatives |
| What does impeachment mean? | To bring charges against a high gov't official |
| Art 1, Sec 3 : confirm presidential appointments (judges, cabinet, ambassadors), power of trial for impeachments (two thirds vote) | Senate |
| term length of a Senator? term length of a Rep? | 6 for senators, 2 for reps |
| what is a filibuster? what percentage must vote to end a filibuster (cloture motion)? When did cloture motions become law? | talking for as long as you can to stall, 60%, |
| The House has the power of impeachment; the senate the power to try impeachment cases. This individual presides over impeachment trials involving the President. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| In the original constitution, the only office in the national government directly voted for by the citizens was: | Representative in the U.S. House |
| This is the term for the constitutionally prohibited kind of law that charges a person for an action that was not illegal when they acted. | ex post facto law |
| This term describes the elevation of any citizen to a rank above other citizens based on the family they are born into, a common practice among other nations which was prohibited by the constitution. | Nobility |
| The name of the group of individuals from each state which cast that states vote for the presidential candidate chosen by the state's citizens is called what? | Electoral College |
| In order to be eligible to run for president, a citizen must be born in the U.S. and at least this age. | 35 years old |
| What is the primary role of the exectutive branch | Enforce or Execute the Laws |
| How many four year terms can a president serve? | 2 terms |
| This term refers to the presidents power to reject laws passed by Congress, his primary check on the legislative branch. | Veto |
| This member of the executive branch casts the deciding vote when a tie occurs in the Senate. | Vice president |
| This member of the cabinet is 4th in the line of succession to the presidency. | Secretary of State |
| How many states were there at the time of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution | 13 |
| 9 states were required to make the constitution the official law of the land, an action also described by this term | Ratify |
| What fraction of the States must vote yes to pass an amendment to the constitution | three fourths |
| This term describes the system of government that shares power between the states and the national government | federalism |
| "The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states". This clause is found in which article of the constitution? | Article 4 |
| This group is the main body of the Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
| There are currently this many justices on the supreme court | 9 |
| What act of congress can remove a judge from office if he fails to meet the "good behavior" standard stipulated in the constitution | Conviction of Impeachment |
| This writer considered the Judicial Branch the weakest branch of the Federal government. | Alexander Hamilton |
| This Supreme Court ruling set the precedent of Judicial Review where the court has the power to nullify acts of congress it deems unconstitutional | Marbury v Madison |
| What is the term for the number of congressmen required to pass a vote through either house. | Majority |
| This is the term for the minimum number of congressmen that must be present to vote on a bill. | Quorum |
| This group of congressmen meet to look over a bill decide whether or not to bring it to a vote in their house. | Committee |
| All revenue bills must begin in this house of congress. | House of Representatives |
| This is the term for the president doing nothing with a Bill, but congress adjourns, and the bill does not become a law. | Pocket veto |
| This is the name given to the phrase in the constitution, in section 8 of article II, which gives congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out their enumerated powers. | Elastic Clause |
| What fraction of the Senate must vote to convict in an impeachment case? ...of both houses to override presidential vetoes and propose amendments to the constitution? | Two thirds |
| What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called? | Bill of Rights |
| Which amendment prohibits salary increases or decreases for members of Congress to take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened? | 27th |
| Which amendment prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude? | 15th |
| Which amendment prohibits any U.S. citizens from being denied the right to vote based on sex? | 19th |
| Which amendment, repealed by the 21st amendment, prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors? | 18th |
| Which amendment provides the procedures for electing the President and the Vice-President? | 12th |
| Which amendment protects the right of people to keep and bear arms? | 2nd |
| Which amendment protects religious freedom? freedom of speech? freedom of the press? freedom of petition and assembly? | 1st |
| Which amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax? | 16th |
| Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures? | 4th |
| Which amendment prohibits poll taxes? | 24th |
| Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime, without consent? | 3rd |
| Which amendment provides the accused a right to a public and speedy trial in criminal prosecutions? | 6th |
| Which amendment provides a broad definition of citizenship and guarantees all citizens due process and equal protection of the laws? | 14th |
| Which amendment guarantees due process and prohibits double jeopardy? | 5th |
| Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments? | 8th |
| Which amendment abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude? | 13th |
| Which amendment preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases? | 7th |
| In what year were the first ten amendments passed | 1791 |
| How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution | 27 |
| Which amendment establishes the beginning and ending of the terms for the President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives? | 20th |
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