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Constitution/Bill
Spalding Academy 10th Grade 2012
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the highest court in the US. | Supreme Court |
| Amend. 1 | Freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, etc. |
| Amend. 2 | Right to bear arms |
| Amend. 3 | No quartering of troops |
| Amend. 4 | Freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures |
| Amend. 5 | Freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy |
| Amend. 6 | Right to a speedy, public trial |
| Amend. 7 | Right to a trial by jury |
| Amend. 8 | No excessive bail, no cruel/unusual punishment |
| Amend. 9/10 | Powers reserved for the state/people |
| Any power that is not explicitly given to the national government and not denied to the states is granted to the states and/or the people | 9th/10th amend |
| Article 2 | Executive Branch |
| Article 3 | Judicial Branch |
| Article 4 | Relations Among the States |
| Article 5 | Amending the Constitution |
| Article 6 | National Supremacy |
| Article 7 | Ratification |
| Article I | Legislative Branch |
| Can the President create laws or raise taxes? | No |
| Congress cannot tell you which religion you must adhere to—you can be a Voodoo-practicing Jewish Buddhist. | 1st amend |
| Do states have to recognize the laws of other states? | Yes |
| How many states must ratify the Constitution? | 9 |
| How much of Congress must propose an amendment to the Constitution? | 2/3 |
| How much of state legislatures must approve an amendment to the Constitution? | 3/4 |
| If Bob robs Esch’s, his trial can’t take 20 years. The court system has to process the case speedily. | 6th amend |
| In November, you can go hunting for deer because of this amendment! | 2nd amend |
| Length of 1 presidential term? | 4 yrs. |
| Minimum age to be a Representative? | 25 yrs. |
| Minimum age to be a Senator? | 30 yrs. |
| Minimum age to be President? | 35 yrs. |
| Name of the current President? | Obama |
| Name the highest court in the US. | Supreme Court |
| O.J. Simpson cannot be charged with the murder of his wife because he was already found not guilty. | 5th amend |
| States cannot execute people using the rack, hanging, or any other cruel or unusual punishment | 8th amend |
| Term length for a Supreme Court justice? | Life |
| Term length for Representatives? | 2 yrs. |
| Term length for Senators? | 6 yrs. |
| The cops can’t just break into your house looking for illegal items; they must get a warrant first because of this amendment. | 4th amend |
| What is the main role of the legislative branch? | Make laws |
| What is the main role of the Supreme Court? | Interpret laws |
| What is the major role of the executive branch? | Execute/carry out laws |
| When Bob’s trial goes to court, he has a right to a trial by a jury of his peers…. meaning a judge can’t just decide to throw him in jail without a jury saying so! | 7th amend |
| Who can admit new states to the Union? | Congress |
| Who has supreme power: federal or state government? | Federal |
| Who has the sole power to impeach? | House |
| You will never have to house soldiers in your home because of this amendment. | 3rd amend |
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