Constituion

Question 1

What are concurrent powers?

Answer 1

Powers that are shared between federal and state government

Question 2

Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution?

Answer 2

To protect states and individuals from the national government

Question 3

Every bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly must be presented to the Governor within ___ calendar days of passage

Answer 3

30

Question 4

What is not specifically guaranteed in the Bill of rights?

Answer 4

Right to vote in all elections

Question 5

What natural rights are described in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 5

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Question 7

According to the US flag code what is the preferred way to take care of a flag that is tattered and no longer usable?

Answer 7

Burn it

Question 8

Who is The Father of the Consitution?

Answer 8

James Madison

Question 9

The principle of the constitution that divides powers among the national state and local government is called?

Answer 9

Federalism/Federal system

Question 10

What is home rule, in local government?

Answer 10

Local government passing legislation

Question 11

What is a quorum, in congress?

Answer 11

Majority of members in both houses present

Question 12

The 1st amendment includes freedoms of: speech, press, religion, petition, and ___

Answer 12

Assembly

Question 13

Separation of powers

Answer 13

Division of governments powers into three branches

Question 14

Checks and balances

Answer 14

Each branch has control over the other

Question 15

Marbury v. Madison establishes what?

Answer 15

Judicial review

Question 16

What chamber of congress do tax bills have to begin with?

Answer 16

House of representatives

Question 17

What constitutional compromised dealt with representation in Congress and counting slaves in the population

Answer 17

3/5 compromise

Question 18

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives

Answer 18

Speaker of the house

Question 19

What is the two house institution in the legislative branch?

Answer 19

Congress

Question 20

Who is the president of the Senate?

Answer 20

Vice president

Question 21

How many states must ratify an amendment in order for it to become part of the constitution

Answer 21

3/4 or 38 states

Question 22

Who has the power to declare war?

Answer 22

Congress

Question 23

Audrey must receive the advice and consent of a 2/3 vote of…?

Answer 23

Senate

Question 24

Articles of impeachment are voted on by ___

Answer 24

House of representatives

Question 25

____ conduct the impeachment trial

Answer 25

Senate

Question 26

Supreme Court justices and cabinet members are nominated by ______ and confirmed by _____

Answer 26

President, Senate

Question 27

The presidential candidate receives a majority of the electoral college votes, then what happens?

Answer 27

Election is decided by the House of Representatives

Question 28

The offices of governor, lieutenant governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, comptroller, and treasure our members of which branch of government?

Answer 28

Illinois executive branch

Question 29

According to the declaration of independence, all the government’s power begins with _____

Answer 29

People

Question 30

What does the fourth amendment do?

Answer 30

Protects against unreasonable, search, and seizure

Question 31

Declaration of independence is based on the principles of which philosopher?

Answer 31

John Locke

Question 32

The idea that no one person or a group of persons is above the law is what?

Answer 32

Rule of law l

Question 33

Who makes the final decision of constitutional questions?

Answer 33

Supreme Court

Question 34

What does the 14th amendment do?

Answer 34

Citizenship class, due process, equal privileges and immunity clause, equal protection clause