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US Constitution Review 2
When did the US Constitution go into effect?
June 21, 1788
How does the preamble begin?
We the People of the United States
Who tries impeachments?
Senate
Which amendment guarantees the rights not listed in the
Constitution to be given to the people?
Amendment IX(9)
What fraction of both houses does it take to propose an amendment?
2/3 majority
What is the supreme law of the land?
US Constitution
What is the term of the Justices of the Supreme Court?
LIFE
What are the 3 major requirements of a Senator?
1. 30 years old2. Citizen of US for 9 years3. Live in state to represent
What fraction of Congress does it take to ratify a new amendment?
¾ Majority
This amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury?
Amendment VII (7)
How many Appeals Courts are in the Judicial Branch?
12 Appeals Courts
When does a person actually become President?
When he/she takes oath of office
Which article confirms the authority of the US Constitution?
Article VI (6)
What law held together the colonies prior to the
Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is it called when each branch of government has
different responsibilities?
Separation of Powers
What does the President of the US not have the power to do?
Declare War
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment VI(6)
Which amendment requires indictment by a grand jury?
Amendment V(5)
What are the qualifications of the Supreme Court Justice?
They are not listed in the Constitution
Which amendment moved the Presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20?
Amendment XX(20)
Which amendment was the result of the Civil War?
Amendment XIII(13)
List the top 4 in line for succession of the President
(in order):
1. Vice President2. Speaker of the House3. President Pro Tempore4. Secretary of State
This is the job of the President as “sole person in charge of all foreign relations”?
Chief of State
Who was the first woman appointed Supreme Court
Justice?
Sandra Day O’Conner
Who approves all appointments to the Supreme Court?
Senate
Which plan of government called for a unicameral plan of government?
New Jersey
Which amendment forbids the manufacture and sale
of alcohol?
Amendment XVIII(18)
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts, Jr.
How many branches is the power in the US divided among?
3 branches
What is it called when a case is heard by the Supreme Court
the first time?
Original Jurisdiction
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9 justices
The number of Senators is based on what?
Equality
What is it called when the Supreme Court hears a case
heard by a lower court?
Appellate Jurisdiction
Which branch of government is responsible for maintaining an Army?
Legislative Branch
List the 6 goals of the Constitution that are listed in the Preamble.
1. Form a more perfect union2. Provide for a common defense3. Establish justice4. Ensure domestic tranquility5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure the blessings of liberty
Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia
What does the Constitution specifically forbid states to do?
Coin Money
This amendment protects the rights of the accused?
Amendment VI(6)
When was the first term of Congress?
1789 - 1791
Which amendment changes salaries of the House?
Amendment XXVII(27)
Congress is divided into how many houses?
2 Houses
Which amendment forbids a state to stop a person from
voting due to race or color?
Amendment XV(15)
What part of the Constitution tells why it was written?
Preamble
How many District Courts are there in the Judicial Branch?
91 District Courts
Which amendment repealed the prohibition amendment?
Amendment XXI(21)
Which Amendment guarantees a court-appointed lawyer, if needed?
Amendment VI(6)
Where do impeachment charges begin?
House of Representatives
Which amendment permits Congress to tax income?
Amendment XVI (16)
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Which amendment gives people the right to elect
Senators directly?
Amendment XVII (17)
This Article tells how to change the Constitution?
Article V (5)
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
Vice President
What part of the US Constitution is considered the most
important part?
Article V (5)
Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?
Senate
What is an indictment?
Formal Charge against a Person
What article lists the powers of Congress?
Article I(1)
Which amendment is the basic legal protection amendment?
Amendment V(5)
Which plan of government proposed called
for a bicameral Congress based on population?
Virginia Plan
What man wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
US Senators are elected for how many years?
6 years
The number of members to the House of Representatives
is based on what?
Population
What determines the number of Representatives in the House?
Population
Name the title of the President to “run the country”?
Chief Executive
Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18?
Amendment XXVI(26)
What are the 3 main bodies of the Constitution?
PreambleArticlesAmendments
What is it called when both the Federal and State governments
have powers?
Concurrent Powers
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in peace time?
Amendment III(3)
Where can you find the qualifications of the President?
Article II (2)
Who has the power to admit new states?
Congress
Which amendment gives the people the right to ask
the government to change?
Amendment I(1)
Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?
Amendment V(5)
How many Articles arein the Constitution?
7 Articles
Which amendment prevents excessive bail?
Amendment VIII (8)
List the 5 jobs of the President:
1. Commander-in-Chief2. Chief Executive3. Chief of State4. Chief Legislator5. Chief of Party
This gives a person the right to appear in person, in court.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Who was the youngest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Jonathan Dayton
What are the powers called that are specifically given to the state?
Reserved Powers
How many Justices does it take to reach a decision on the
Supreme Court?
5 Justices
This is a written record of all meetings of Congress?
Congressional Record
How old must the President be?
35 years old
Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press,
assembly and petition?
Amendment I(1)
This is the job of the President to have “power to veto laws”?
Chief Legislator
Which Article tells how laws are made?
Article I (1)
How many states were needed to approve the Constitution?
9 of 13 states
What office can a naturalized citizen not become?
President of the
United States
How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Vetoing Laws
What does bi-cameral mean?
2 houses
Who did state legislatures used to elect?
Senators
Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?
Amendment VIII(8)
What is the name of the power of the President that is associated
with the military?
Commander-in-Chief
This is the smaller group of people?
Minority
How many amendments have been added?
27 Amendments
This is taken every ten years to find out how many people
live in each state?
Census
Which amendment tells what to do in case of Presidential disability?
Amendment XXV(25)
What are the 3 main requirements of a member
of the House of Representatives?
1. 25 years old2. Citizen of US for 7 years3. Live in state elected
This means to remove from office?
To expel
What are the 3 major branches of the Judicial Branch?
1. Supreme Court2. Court of Appeals3. District Courts
What is the total number of Representatives in the House today?
435
Which amendment gives residents of Washington, DC
the right to vote?
Amendment XXIII (23)
Which amendment provides a state cannot be sued in a
Federal Court by another state?
Amendment XI (11)
Which amendment prevents excessive fines?
Amendment VIII(8)
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
Enforce Laws
This is the length of a meeting?
Term
Who has the power to admit new states?
Congress
This is carrying on war against the US and giving help to the enemies.
Treason
This is when a person is tried twice for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy
Which amendment gives women the right to vote?
Amendment XIX (19)
Which amendment refused to pay Confederate War debts?
Amendment XIV(14)
Which amendment protects against the “Lame Ducks”?
Amendment XX(20)
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
This is when the President does not sign a bill within
10 days after Congress adjourns.
Pocket Veto
House of Representatives are elected for how many years?
2 years
Why was the electoral college established?
To keep the people from making a mistake
when choosing a President
How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?
Overriding Veto(Pass laws over veto by 2/3
Majority)
Which amendment is the prohibition amendment?
Amendment XVIII(18)
What type of law punishes without a trial?
Bill of Attainder
Which amendment guarantees a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
Amendment V(5)
What date was the US Constitution approved
by the convention?
September 17, 1787
Which amendment denies the state government power to charge a poll tax?
Amendment XXIV (24)
Where do revenue bills originate?
House of Representatives
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To introduce the Constitution
Which amendment gives citizenship to former slaves?
Amendment XIV(14)
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual
punishment?
Amendment XVIII(8)
What section of the Constitution gives Congress power to pass laws
“necessary and proper”?
Article I Section 8
Elastic Clause
What is the total number of Senators in Congress today?
100 Senators
Which amendment limits a President to 2 terms?
Amendment XXII(22)
What are the powers called that are given specifically to
the Federal Government?
Delegated Powers
This is a formal request for the Supreme Court to hear a case?
Writ of Certiorari
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
What war did the colonies win their independence
from England?
Revolutionary War
Which amendment requires a search warrant?
Amendment IV(4)
Which amendment is the “etcetera” amendment?
Amendment IX(9)
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret or define the laws
Who presides over impeachment trials
of the President?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who takes the President’s place if he/she is unable to serve a full term?
Vice President
Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
President
What does Article IV address?
The needs of the states
This is one person over half?
Quorum
Which amendment reserves powers not specifically given to the Federal government, given to the states?
Amendment X(10)
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Amendment XIII(13)
Which amendment provides the election of the President and Vice President
on separate ballots?
Amendment XII
(12)
This punishes for something that was not illegal when it was done?
Ex Post Facto Law
Who confirms the person appointed by the President
to fill the vacant office of the Vice President?
Congress
Which article established the Supreme Court?
Article III (3)
Who usually administers the oath of office to the President?
Amendment IV(4)
Which article tells how the Constitution was to replace
the Articles of Confederation?
Article VII (7)
This is a document issued by a judge to a sheriff for the purpose of getting evidence?
Search Warrant
Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
Amendment II(2)
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