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Stack #4588978
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution? | To state the goals of the government |
| How many articles are in the Constitution? | 7 |
| The Supreme Court has stated that the Constitution allows for private property to be taken for public use with: | Just compensation |
| Which branch of government does Article I establish? | Legislative |
| What is the maximum number of terms a President can serve? | 2 |
| Which article establishes the executive branch? | article II |
| Who has the power to declare war? | congress |
| Who confirms Supreme Court justices? | senate |
| How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court? | 9 |
| The U.S. Constitution has as its most significant purposes | Conferring power to the national government and limiting the power of national and State governments |
| The Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution | Provides that the rights listed are not exhaustive |
| Which article establishes the judicial branch? | article III |
| What is the 'Supremacy Clause'? | The Constitution is the highest law of the land |
| What is required to override a presidential veto? | Two-thirds of both Chambers |
| Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech? | 1st |
| What is the "due process" clause? | requires fair procedures |
| Which amendment abolished slavery? | 13th |
| The 14th Amendment is best known for guaranteeing: | equal protection under the law |
| Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial? | 6th |
| Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18? | 26th |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | first 10 amendments |
| What does the Fourth Amendment protect against? | Unreasonable searches and seizures |
| Which amendment ended poll taxes in federal elections? | 24th |
| What is required to amend the Constitution? | Two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of states |
| What does the Fifth Amendment protect? | Right against self-incrimination |
| According to the 25th Amendment, who becomes Acting President if the President declares they are unable to serve? | vice president |
| Which body has the power to impeach federal officials? | house of representatives |
| Which amendment established presidential term limits? | 22nd |
| Which amendment gave women the right to vote? | 19th |
| Which clause gives Congress the power to make laws “necessary and proper”? | elastic clause |
| What is the purpose of checks and balances? | Prevent one branch from becoming too powerful |
| What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College? | House of Representatives votes |
| Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment? | 8th |
| The 17th Amendment changed how Senators are: | elected by popular vote |
| What is the "full faith and credit" clause about? | States honoring other states’ laws/records |
| Who presides over an impeachment trial of the President? | Chief Justice |
| What is ex post facto law? | Applies retroactively |
| The 15th Amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of: | race |
| Which clause regulates trade among states? | Commerce Clause |
| What does “habeas corpus” ensure? | Government must show cause for imprisonment |
| What is required to convict in an impeachment trial? | Two-thirds of the Senate |
| Which part of government is closest to the people? | House of Representatives |
| Which of the following is correct concerning Supreme Court review? | Must hear appeals from three-judge district courts |
| How many Electoral College votes does Iowa currently have? | 6 |
| What does the Double Jeopardy clause do? | Prevents being charged twice for the same crime |
| All legislation raising revenue must originate from the: | house of Representatives |
| What protection is guaranteed by the Third Amendment? | No soldiers quartered in homes |
| Both the 18th and 21st Amendments deal with: | prohibition |
| How often must a census be conducted? | Every 10 years |
| What power does the Senate have in impeachment trials? | To try and convict |
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