Constitution

Question 1

How many articles does the constitution have?

Answer 1

7

Question 2

How many amendments does the constitution have?

Answer 2

27

Question 3

What are the 6 goals of the constitution as stated in the preamble?

Answer 3

establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty, form a more perfect union

Question 4

Article 1 involves what branch of gov?

Answer 4

Legislative

Question 5

Article 2 involves what branch of gov?

Answer 5

executive.

Question 6

Article 3 involves what branch of gov?

Answer 6

Judicial

Question 7

Article 1 Section 2 involves the ___________

Answer 7

House of Representatives

Question 8

Article 1 Section 3 involves the _________

Answer 8

Senate

Question 9

how long is a term in the house of representatives?

Answer 9

2 years (so that they are representative of public opinion at any given time)

Question 10

What are the requirements to become a member of the house of reps?

Answer 10

at least 25 yrs old, citizen of us for 7 years, must be a resident of the state they were chosen in

Question 11

why does the gov conduct a census every ten years?

Answer 11

to decide how many representatives should be elected from each state

Question 12

how many people are in the house of representatives?

Answer 12

435

Question 13

According to article 1, section 3, each state will have _____ senators who will be chosen by _______ _________

Answer 13

2, state legislatures

Question 14

what requirements must one meet to be in the senate?

Answer 14

at least 30, citizen of us for at least 9 yrs, must live in the state in which they are chosen

Question 15

who has the power of impeachment and the power to try all impeachments?

Answer 15

senate

Question 16

how many presidents have been impeached?

Answer 16

2 + 1 who was removed from office

Question 17

what is the most important power of the vice president?

Answer 17

tie breaker in the senate

Question 18

how can the house or senate expel one of their members?

Answer 18

2/3 vote in favor (ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5)

Question 19

where must all bills for raising taxes originate?

Answer 19

in the house of reps (power to tax lies closest to the people)

Question 20

what does Article 1, Section 7 say?

Answer 20

details process of how a bill becomes a law

Question 21

to become a law, a bill must…

Answer 21

pass both the house and senate and be identical.

Question 22

how many votes are needed in the senate to override a presidential veto?

Answer 22

2/3 vote

Question 23

where are the powers of congress explained?

Answer 23

article 1, section 8

Question 24

According to Article 1, section 9 when can habeas corpus (right to a speedy trial) be suspended?

Answer 24

in cases of rebellion, invasion, or when public safety is at risk

Question 25

Bill of attainder

Answer 25

an act of legislature that declares a person guilty without a trial

Question 26

ex pos facto law

Answer 26

a law that makes an act illegal when it was legal to be committed (constitution prohibits this)

Question 27

why does the gov make its budget public?

Answer 27

makes it easier for the people to hold public officials accountable (ARTICLE 1, SECTION 9)

Question 28

list two limits that article 1, section 10 puts on the power of the states

Answer 28

no state can enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation. no state can coin money.

Question 29

the number of presidential electors for each state is equal to...

Answer 29

the whole number of senators and reps to which the state is entitled in congress

Question 30

what 3 requirements must one meet to become president?

Answer 30

natural born citizen, resident of US for 14 years, 35 years old

Question 31

why does the constitution prohibit congress from adjusting presidential pay during the president's term of office?

Answer 31

bc congress could blackmail the president.

Question 32

the presidential oath of office is found in article __ section ____

Answer 32

article 2, section 1

Question 33

list three reasons why the pres can be impeached

Answer 33

treason, bribery, high crimes

Question 34

what is the only federal court created by the US constitution?

Answer 34

the supreme court

Question 35

who has the power to create inferior courts?

Answer 35

congress

Question 36

what are the 4 amendments that have modified or overturned supreme court decisions?

Answer 36

11, 14, 16, 26

Question 37

according to article VI what shall never be required as a qualification to any office in the United States national gov?

Answer 37

no religious test

Question 38

how many amendments are in the bill of rights?

Answer 38

10

Question 39

what amendment outlawed slavery?

Answer 39

13

Question 40

what amendment details that if congress votes itself a pay raise an election must be held before it takes effect?

Answer 40

27

Question 41

what amendment allowed the district of columbia to take part in the electoral college?

Answer 41

23

Question 42

what amendment granted women the right to vote?

Answer 42

19

Question 43

what amendment gave african americans the right to vote?

Answer 43

15

Question 44

what amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol?

Answer 44

18

Question 45

what amendment overturned the prohibition amendment?

Answer 45

21

Question 46

what amendment abolished the use of poll taxes?

Answer 46

24

Question 47

what amendment limits the president to two terms?

Answer 47

22

Question 48

what amendment involves the issue of president/vp vacancies?

Answer 48

25

Question 49

what amendment grants 18 year olds the right to vote?

Answer 49

26

Question 50

what does the 20th amendment say?

Answer 50

vp becomes pres if pres dies before inauguration day

Question 51

what amendment gave the public the right to elect their senators?

Answer 51

17

Question 52

what amendment gave congress the power to pass an income tax?

Answer 52

16

Question 53

what amendment holds that no state can deprive any person of life, liberty, and property without due process and equal protection of the law?

Answer 53

14

Question 54

what amendment details that the electoral college will vote for president and vp on separate ballots?

Answer 54

12

Question 55

cannot be held in jail unless officially indicted of a crime AND cannot be tried for the same crime twice AND cannot be forced to testify against self

Answer 55

5

Question 56

the gov cannot establish an official religion for nation , freedom of religion, freedom of speech, press, and assembly

Answer 56

1

Question 57

Any powers not given to the national gov by the constitution belong to the states

Answer 57

10

Question 58

soldiers cannot commandeer your house w/ out your consent

Answer 58

3

Question 59

people have other rights not listed in the constitution

Answer 59

9

Question 60

right to own guns

Answer 60

2

Question 61

no cruel and unusual punishment

Answer 61

8

Question 62

right to a jury in a civil case

Answer 62

7

Question 63

protection against unreasonable search and seizure

Answer 63

4

Question 64

right to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and lawyer in criminal cases AND to obtain witnesses and confront witnesses against you

Answer 64

6