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U.S. Constitution
quiz in December
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The United States' Constitution is our nation's .... | Written plan for a formal national government |
| The Constitution is made up of how many Articles? | Seven |
| The introduction to the Constitution , which tells the purpose of the Constitution is known as the... | Preamble |
| The first article of the Constitution is about... | the purpose of the Constitution |
| The second article of the Constitution is about the... | Amendments |
| The third article of the Constitution is about the… | Judicial branch |
| The main job of the legislative branch is to… | make laws |
| The main job of the executive branch is to… | enforce laws |
| The main job of the judicial branch is to… | interpret, or judge of laws are fair |
| How long is a president’s term of office? | 4 years |
| How many terms can a president serve? | 2 |
| A person must be at least how old to run for president? | 35 |
| How many years must someone running for president live in the United States? | 14 |
| Who elects the president? | the Electoral College based on the popular vote per state |
| The legislative branch is made up of… | House of Representatives and Senate |
| How old must someone be in order to run for Senate? | 30 |
| How do members of Congress get their jobs? | Elected by Citizens |
| What is the term of office for a congress person in the House of Representatives? | 2 years |
| What is ONE term in office for someone serving in the Senate? | 6 years |
| For how many years must someone be a citizen of the U.S. before running for Senate? | 14 years |
| For how many years must someone be a U.S. citizen before running for the House of Representatives? | 7 years |
| How many representatives does each state send to the House of Representatives? | it depends on the state's population |
| How many total representatives work in the House of Representatives? | 438 |
| How many senators does each state send to Washington D.C.? | two |
| How many total senators work in the Senate? | 100 |
| What is the title of the leader of the Supreme Court? | chief justice |
| What are the requirements to become a U.S. Supreme Court justice? | no requirements are listed in the Constitution |
| How do Supreme Court justices get the job? | Chosen/appointed by the President, approved by the Senate |
| How long may a justice choose to serve on the Supreme Court once appointed? | for life |
| What is the name of the person in charge of the House of Representatives? | Speaker of the House |
| What is the name of the leader of the Senate? | Vice President |
| Which principle of the Constitution is the idea that our personal liberties and freedoms are guaranteed and protected by the Bill of Rights? | Individual Rights (unalienable rights) |
| Which principle of the Constitution is the idea that the national government is divided into three branches so no one branch has all the power? | Separation of Power |
| Which principle of the Constitution is the idea that each branch checks on the other two branches? | Checks and Balances |
| Where must a bill be introduced to possibly become a new law? (AFTER a committee approves it) | In the House of Reps |
| Which of the following actions are given to a president to stop a bill from becoming a law? | Veto |
| If a president agrees to a bill and signs it to become a law, where does it go next? | To the Supreme Court for review |
| If a President vetoes a bill, what must happen for it to become a law anyway? | The Congress must override the President's veto with a 2/3 majority vote |
| Which branch of government has the power to declare war? | Legislative |
| What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? | bill of rights |
| How many total amendments are there to date? | 27 |
| Who wrote the U.S. Constitution? | James Madison |
| ALL states in the United States have a state constitution. | True |
| Members of the House of Representatives represent a _____ within their state. | District |
| Which powerful group of people are appointed by the President? (currently 15 people) | Cabinet |
| First Amendment | Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly |
| Second Amendment | Right to own a gun |
| Third Amendment | Do not have to quarter soldiers in times of peace without consent |
| Fourth Amendment | no illegal search and seizure |
| Fifth Amendment | Right to a grand jury; no double jeopardy; Miranda rights; Eminent Domain |
| Sixth Amendment | Right to a speedy trial; right to counsel |
| Seventh Amendment | Right to a jury in CIVIL cases valued at more than $20 |
| Eighth Amendment | No cruel or unusual punishment |
| Ninth Amendment | You have rights that are not listed in the Constitution |
| 10th Amendment | Federal laws exist but States can make their own laws too |
| Rulers are subject to the same laws of the people they rule | Magna Carta |
| People elect the rulers (elected leadership in Jamestown, Virginia) | House of Burgesses |
| The idea of self-government (Massachusetts) | Mayflower Compact |
| Early example of a Constitution in 1636. Included freedoms | Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
| Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. | Declaration of Independence |
| First Constitution of the United States. | Articles of Confederation |
| Believed in a "social contract" where the ruled chose the ruler, who would follow the laws. | John Locke |
| Believed in a "separation of powers". | Baron de Montesquieu |
| People should have "Common Laws". | William Blackstone |
| Hiawatha | joined the Peacemaker to create a peaceful solution among the warring tribes |
| Dekandiwida | the Peacemaker who created the Great Law of Peace |
| Jigonhsasee | Woman who was the Co-founder of the Great Law of Peace |
| Haudenosaunee | Iroquois Nation |
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