TOPIC 1

Question 1

The Preamble of the constitution

Answer 1

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

Question 2

What does the preamble do

Answer 2

It defines the purpose of the constitution

Question 3

Article I

Answer 3

Legislative Branch, organizations, power and restraints

Question 4

ARTICLE II

Answer 4

Executive branch-Powers, duties, restraint, and election of the president

Question 5

Article III

Answer 5

Executive branch- Powers, duties, restraints, and definition of treason

Question 6

Article IV

Answer 6

Relation of the states to each other and to the federal government, guarantees to the states, and government of the territories

Question 7

Article V

Answer 7

Method of amending the constitution. Guarantee of equal representation of states in the U.S Senate

Question 8

Article VI

Answer 8

Provision for national debts. Supremacy of the United States Constitution, federal laws and treaties. Pledge of national and state officials to uphold the constitution. No religious test required as qualification for public office.

Question 9

Article VII

Answer 9

Method of ratification of the constitution

Question 10

bill of rights #1 (1791)

Answer 10

The freedom of religion, speech, press, petition and assembly

Question 11

Bill of right #2

Answer 11

Right to bear arms

Question 12

Bill of right #3

Answer 12

Limitation on the quarteront it soldiers in private homes

Question 13

Bill of right #4

Answer 13

Limitations on search and seizure

Question 14

Bill of right #5

Answer 14

Criminal proceedings: due process, eminent domain, no double jeopardy, right to no self-incrimination

Question 15

Bill of right #6

Answer 15

Right to a fair, speedy, and public trail

Question 16

Bill of right #7

Answer 16

Trial by jury in civil cases

Question 17

Bill of right #8

Answer 17

Excessive bail and cruel punishment forbidden

Question 18

Bill of right #9

Answer 18

People posses rights, other then those enumerated(mentioned)

Question 19

Bill of right #10

Answer 19

Undelegated powers belong to the states or to the people.

Question 20

Bill of right #11

Answer 20

Exemption of states from suit by citizens of other states. (1795)

Question 21

Bill of right #12

Answer 21

Changes in electoral college procedure (1804).

Question 22

Bill of right #13

Answer 22

Slavery abolished (1865)

Question 23

Bill of right #13

Answer 23

Definition of citizenship. Guarantees due process of law and equal protection of the laws against infringement by the states. (1848)

Question 24

Bill of right #15

Answer 24

Right or adult male citizens to vote. (1870)

Question 25

Bill of right #16

Answer 25

Congress empowered to impose an income tax. (1913)

Question 26

Bill of right #17

Answer 26

Popular election of United States senators. (1913)

Question 27

Bill of right #18

Answer 27

Prohibition of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes. (1919)

Question 28

Bill of right #19

Answer 28

Right of women to vote. (1920)

Question 29

Bill of right #20

Answer 29

Change in congressional and presidential terms. Abolition of the “lame duck” session of congress. (1933)

Question 30

Bill of right #21

Answer 30

Repeal of the 18th amendment. (1933)

Question 31

Bill of right #22

Answer 31

Limitation of presidential term of office. (1951)

Question 32

Bill of right #23

Answer 32

Presidential vote for the District of Columbia. (1961)

Question 33

Bill of right #24

Answer 33

Prohibition of a tax payment as a qualification to vote in federal elections. (1964)

Question 34

Bill of right #25

Answer 34

Procedures for determining presidential disability, presidential succession, and filling a vice presidential vacancy. (1971)

Question 35

Bill of right #26

Answer 35

Sets the minimum age for voting in all elections at 18. (1971)

Question 36

Bill of right #27

Answer 36

Congressional pay raiser will not take place until you the subsequent session of congress. (1992)