US Constitution

Question 1

Articles of the Constitution (Lazy Elephants Jump Slowly and Sit Regularly)

Answer 1

1 - Legislative
2 - Executive
3 - Judicial
4 - States
5 - Amendment Process
6 - Supremacy of Constitution
7 - Ratification

Each word corresponds to an article: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, States, Amendment Process, Supremacy of Constitution, Ratification.

Question 2

When did the Constitution become the law of the land?

Answer 2

June 21, 1788

Question 3

Who presides over the Senate when the Vice-President is not able to attend?

Answer 3

President Pro Tempore

Question 4

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

Answer 4

9 out of the 13

Question 5

How long is the term of office for a Senator?

Answer 5

6 Years

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

Answer 6

It is the introduction to the United States Constitution. It clearly communicates the Intentions of the framers and purpose of the constitution

Question 7

What are the qualifications for a U.S. Senator?

Answer 7

At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, residency in the state at time of election.

Question 8

What are the three branches of government?

Answer 8

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Question 9

How many Senators are from each state?

Answer 9

2

Question 10

What does Congress consist of?

Answer 10

The 2 houses – Senate and House of Representatives

Question 11

How is the membership of the House of Representatives determined?

Answer 11

By the population of each state (435 total members in the House)

Question 12

What is the name of the position that presides over the House of Representatives?

Answer 12

Speaker of the House

Question 13

How long is the term of office for the House of Representatives?

Answer 13

2 years

Question 14

What are the qualifications for a U.S. Representative?

Answer 14

At least 25 years old, citizen for at least 7 years, lives in state at time of election.

Question 15

Define impeach.

Answer 15

To remove from office

Question 16

How long is the term of the President?

Answer 16

4 years

Question 17

Which house of Congress has the sole power to begin impeachment?

Answer 17

House of Representatives

Question 18

How is the President and Vice-President elected?

Answer 18

By receiving 270 Electoral College Votes

Question 19

Who tries the case after an officeholder has been impeached?

Answer 19

The Senate

Question 20

What is the main job of the President?

Answer 20

To enforce the laws of the United States

Question 21

How much is Congress supposed to meet as stated in the Constitution?

Answer 21

At least once a year

Question 22

What positions make up the executive branch?

Answer 22

President, Vice President, and the cabinet positions

Question 23

Who may sponsor a bill in Congress?

Answer 23

Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator

Question 24

Which Article in the Constitution deals with the executive branch?

Answer 24

Article II

Question 25

Define Presidential Veto.

Answer 25

The executive branch’s power to refuse to sign a bill into law

Question 26

Who approves or rejects presidential appointments?

Answer 26

Senate

Question 27

What happens to a bill if both houses of Congress wish to have a bill become law but each has changed the original bill?

Answer 27

Goes to a conference committee

Question 28

Define implied powers.

Answer 28

Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution

Question 29

Define necessary and proper clause (Elastic Clause).

Answer 29

Gives Congress the power to make laws to maintain order where the Constitution does not give Congress the authority to act. It is thought of as implied powers

Question 30

Examples of expressed powers of Congress.

Answer 30

* To tax * Borrow money * Coin money

Question 31

Which branch of government has the power to declare law unconstitutional?

Answer 31

Judicial

Question 32

Who is next in line after the Vice-President in the succession of President?

Answer 32

Speaker of the House

Question 33

Define search warrant.

Answer 33

Court order allowing an individual or their property to be searched or seized.

Question 34

What is Quartering of soldiers?

Answer 34

Placing soldiers in private homes

Question 35

Examples of Presidential powers.

Answer 35

* Granting reprieves and pardons * Executing the laws * Presenting a State of the Union address each year

Question 36

What is in the 1st Amendment?

Answer 36

Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

Question 37

What is the name of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?

Answer 37

Bill of Rights

Question 38

How many cabinet positions are there?

Answer 38

15 positions * Secretary of State * Defense * Interior * Treasury

Question 39

How are cabinet positions chosen?

Answer 39

Appointed by the President, confirmed or denied by Senate

Question 40

Which article of the Constitution deals with the judicial branch?

Answer 40

Article III

Question 41

How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?

Answer 41

Convention called by 2/3 of the States

Question 42

How many justices are on the Supreme Court and for how long do they remain on the Supreme Court?

Answer 42

9 and for Life

Question 43

Who must admit new states to the union?

Answer 43

Congress

Question 44

What does the 8th Amendment protect against?

Answer 44

Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments

Question 45

What does the 9th Amendment state?

Answer 45

Rights not listed in the Constitution are assumed to be retained by the people

Question 46

What does the 10th Amendment state?

Answer 46

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states

Question 47

What does the 13th Amendment address?

Answer 47

The abolishment of slavery

Question 48

What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?

Answer 48

Equal protection under the law for all citizens

Question 49

What does the 15th Amendment prohibit?

Answer 49

Voting discrimination based on race

Question 50

What does the 16th Amendment allow?

Answer 50

Legalizes income tax

Question 51

What does the 17th Amendment establish?

Answer 51

Popular vote for United States Senate

Question 52

What does the 18th Amendment prohibit?

Answer 52

Prohibition of alcohol

Question 53

What does the 19th Amendment guarantee?

Answer 53

Women’s right to vote

Question 54

What change does the 20th Amendment make regarding the presidency?

Answer 54

The presidential term begins in January instead of March

Question 55

What does the 21st Amendment do?

Answer 55

Repeals the prohibition of alcohol

Question 56

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

Answer 56

Limits the terms Presidents can serve

Question 57

What does the 23rd Amendment grant?

Answer 57

Washington D.C. the right to vote for President

Question 58

What does the 24th Amendment prohibit?

Answer 58

No poll taxes are allowed

Question 59

What does the 25th Amendment address?

Answer 59

Succession for presidency if something happens to the President

Question 60

What is the minimum voting age as per the 26th Amendment?

Answer 60

18

Question 61

What does the 27th Amendment state?

Answer 61

Congress cannot get a pay raise until the next term

Question 62

What is the 1st Amendment

Answer 62

Freedom of Religion, Speech, and peaceful assemble

Question 63

What is the 2nd Amendment

Answer 63

Right to own a gun

Question 64

What is the 3rd Amendment

Answer 64

Right to not house a soldier

Question 65

What is the 4th amendment?

Answer 65

Right to not be searched without probable cause or reason

Question 66

What is the 5th Amendment?

Answer 66

Right to life, liberty, property, and no double jeopardy

Question 67

What is the 6th Amendment?

Answer 67

Right to a speedy trial, public trial, jury of peers

Question 68

What is the 7th Amendment?

Answer 68

Right to a jury trial