1. US Constitution Review 2

2. When did the US Constitution go into effect?

3. June 21, 1788

4. How does the preamble begin?

5. We the People of the United States

6. Who tries impeachments?

7. Senate

8. Which amendment guarantees the rights not listed in the Constitution to be given to the people?

9. Amendment IX (9)

10. What fraction of both houses does it take to propose an amendment?

11. 2/3 majority

12. What is the supreme law of the land?

13. US Constitution

14. What is the term of the Justices of the Supreme Court?

15. LIFE

16. What are the 3 major requirements of a Senator?

17. 1.30 years old 2.Citizen of US for 9 years 3.Live in state to represent

18. What fraction of Congress does it take to ratify a new amendment?

19. ¾ Majority

20. This amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury?

21. Amendment VII (7)

22. How many Appeals Courts are in the Judicial Branch?

23. 12 Appeals Courts

24. When does a person actually become President?

25. When he/she takes oath of office

26. Which article confirms the authority of the US Constitution?

27. Article VI (6)

28. What law held together the colonies prior to the Constitution?

29. Articles of Confederation

30. What is it called when each branch of government has different responsibilities?

31. Separation of Powers

32. What does the President of the US not have the power to do?

33. Declare War

34. Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

35. Amendment VI (6)

36. Which amendment requires indictment by a grand jury?

37. Amendment V (5)

38. What are the qualifications of the Supreme Court Justice?

39. They are not listed in the Constitution

40. Which amendment moved the Presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20?

41. Amendment XX (20)

42. Which amendment was the result of the Civil War?

43. Amendment XIII (13)

44. List the top 4 in line for succession of the President (in order):

45. 1.Vice President 2.Speaker of the House 3.President Pro Tempore 4.Secretary of State

46. This is the job of the President as “sole person in charge of all foreign relations”?

47. Chief of State

48. Who was the first woman appointed Supreme Court Justice?

49. Sandra Day O’Conner

50. Who approves all appointments to the Supreme Court?

51. Senate

52. Which plan of government called for a unicameral plan of government?

53. New Jersey

54. Which amendment forbids the manufacture and sale of alcohol?

55. Amendment XVIII (18)

56. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

57. John Roberts, Jr.

58. How many branches is the power in the US divided among?

59. 3 branches

60. What is it called when a case is heard by the Supreme Court the first time?

61. Original Jurisdiction

62. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

63. 9 justices

64. The number of Senators is based on what?

65. Equality

66. What is it called when the Supreme Court hears a case heard by a lower court?

67. Appellate Jurisdiction

68. Which branch of government is responsible for maintaining an Army?

69. Legislative Branch

70. List the 6 goals of the Constitution that are listed in the Preamble.

71. 1. Form a more perfect union 2. Provide for a common defense 3. Establish justice 4. Ensure domestic tranquility 5. Promote general welfare 6. Secure the blessings of liberty

72. Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?

73. Philadelphia

74. What does the Constitution specifically forbid states to do?

75. Coin Money

76. This amendment protects the rights of the accused?

77. Amendment VI (6)

78. When was the first term of Congress?

79. 1789 - 1791

80. Which amendment changes salaries of the House?

81. Amendment XXVII (27)

82. Congress is divided into how many houses?

83. 2 Houses

84. Which amendment forbids a state to stop a person from voting due to race or color?

85. Amendment XV (15)

86. What part of the Constitution tells why it was written?

87. Preamble

88. How many District Courts are there in the Judicial Branch?

89. 91 District Courts

90. Which amendment repealed the prohibition amendment?

91. Amendment XXI (21)

92. Which Amendment guarantees a court-appointed lawyer, if needed?

93. Amendment VI (6)

94. Where do impeachment charges begin?

95. House of Representatives

96. Which amendment permits Congress to tax income?

97. Amendment XVI (16)

98. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

99. Bill of Rights

100. Which amendment gives people the right to elect Senators directly?

101. Amendment XVII (17)

102. This Article tells how to change the Constitution?

103. Article V (5)

104. Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

105. Vice President

106. What part of the US Constitution is considered the most important part?

107. Article V (5)

108. Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?

109. Senate

110. What is an indictment?

111. Formal Charge against a Person

112. What article lists the powers of Congress?

113. Article I (1)

114. Which amendment is the basic legal protection amendment?

115. Amendment V (5)

116. Which plan of government proposed called for a bicameral Congress based on population?

117. Virginia Plan

118. What man wrote the Declaration of Independence?

119. Thomas Jefferson

120. US Senators are elected for how many years?

121. 6 years

122. The number of members to the House of Representatives is based on what?

123. Population

124. What determines the number of Representatives in the House?

125. Population

126. Name the title of the President to “run the country”?

127. Chief Executive

128. Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18?

129. Amendment XXVI (26)

130. What are the 3 main bodies of the Constitution?

131. Preamble Articles Amendments

132. What is it called when both the Federal and State governments have powers?

133. Concurrent Powers

134. Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in peace time?

135. Amendment III (3)

136. Where can you find the qualifications of the President?

137. Article II (2)

138. Who has the power to admit new states?

139. Congress

140. Which amendment gives the people the right to ask the government to change?

141. Amendment I (1)

142. Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?

143. Amendment V (5)

144. How many Articles are in the Constitution?

145. 7 Articles

146. Which amendment prevents excessive bail?

147. Amendment VIII (8)

148. List the 5 jobs of the President:

149. 1.Commander-in-Chief 2.Chief Executive 3.Chief of State 4.Chief Legislator 5.Chief of Party

150. This gives a person the right to appear in person, in court.

151. Writ of Habeas Corpus

152. Who was the youngest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

153. Jonathan Dayton

154. What are the powers called that are specifically given to the state?

155. Reserved Powers

156. How many Justices does it take to reach a decision on the Supreme Court?

157. 5 Justices

158. This is a written record of all meetings of Congress?

159. Congressional Record

160. How old must the President be?

161. 35 years old

162. Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition?

163. Amendment I (1)

164. This is the job of the President to have “power to veto laws”?

165. Chief Legislator

166. Which Article tells how laws are made?

167. Article I (1)

168. How many states were needed to approve the Constitution?

169. 9 of 13 states

170. What office can a naturalized citizen not become?

171. President of the United States

172. How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

173. Vetoing Laws

174. What does bi-cameral mean?

175. 2 houses

176. Who did state legislatures used to elect?

177. Senators

178. Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?

179. Amendment VIII (8)

180. What is the name of the power of the President that is associated with the military?

181. Commander-in-Chief

182. This is the smaller group of people?

183. Minority

184. How many amendments have been added?

185. 27 Amendments

186. This is taken every ten years to find out how many people live in each state?

187. Census

188. Which amendment tells what to do in case of Presidential disability?

189. Amendment XXV (25)

190. What are the 3 main requirements of a member of the House of Representatives?

191. 1.25 years old 2.Citizen of US for 7 years 3.Live in state elected

192. This means to remove from office?

193. To expel

194. What are the 3 major branches of the Judicial Branch?

195. 1.Supreme Court 2.Court of Appeals 3.District Courts

196. What is the total number of Representatives in the House today?

197. 435

198. Which amendment gives residents of Washington, DC the right to vote?

199. Amendment XXIII (23)

200. Which amendment provides a state cannot be sued in a Federal Court by another state?

201. Amendment XI (11)

202. Which amendment prevents excessive fines?

203. Amendment VIII (8)

204. What is the job of the Executive Branch?

205. Enforce Laws

206. This is the length of a meeting?

207. Term

208. Who has the power to admit new states?

209. Congress

210. This is carrying on war against the US and giving help to the enemies.

211. Treason

212. This is when a person is tried twice for the same crime?

213. Double Jeopardy

214. Which amendment gives women the right to vote?

215. Amendment XIX (19)

216. Which amendment refused to pay Confederate War debts?

217. Amendment XIV (14)

218. Which amendment protects against the “Lame Ducks”?

219. Amendment XX (20)

220. Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

221. Benjamin Franklin

222. This is when the President does not sign a bill within 10 days after Congress adjourns.

223. Pocket Veto

224. House of Representatives are elected for how many years?

225. 2 years

226. Why was the electoral college established?

227. To keep the people from making a mistake when choosing a President

228. How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?

229. Overriding Veto (Pass laws over veto by 2/3 Majority)

230. Which amendment is the prohibition amendment?

231. Amendment XVIII (18)

232. What type of law punishes without a trial?

233. Bill of Attainder

234. Which amendment guarantees a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?

235. Amendment V (5)

236. What date was the US Constitution approved by the convention?

237. September 17, 1787

238. Which amendment denies the state government power to charge a poll tax?

239. Amendment XXIV (24)

240. Where do revenue bills originate?

241. House of Representatives

242. What is the purpose of the Preamble?

243. To introduce the Constitution

244. Which amendment gives citizenship to former slaves?

245. Amendment XIV (14)

246. Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

247. Amendment XVIII (8)

248. What section of the Constitution gives Congress power to pass laws “necessary and proper”?

249. Article I Section 8 Elastic Clause

250. What is the total number of Senators in Congress today?

251. 100 Senators

252. Which amendment limits a President to 2 terms?

253. Amendment XXII (22)

254. What are the powers called that are given specifically to the Federal Government?

255. Delegated Powers

256. This is a formal request for the Supreme Court to hear a case?

257. Writ of Certiorari

258. What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

259. To make laws

260. What war did the colonies win their independence from England?

261. Revolutionary War

262. Which amendment requires a search warrant?

263. Amendment IV (4)

264. Which amendment is the “etcetera” amendment?

265. Amendment IX (9)

266. What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

267. To interpret or define the laws

268. Who presides over impeachment trials of the President?

269. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

270. Who takes the President’s place if he/she is unable to serve a full term?

271. Vice President

272. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

273. President

274. What does Article IV address?

275. The needs of the states

276. This is one person over half?

277. Quorum

278. Which amendment reserves powers not specifically given to the Federal government, given to the states?

279. Amendment X (10)

280. Which amendment abolished slavery?

281. Amendment XIII (13)

282. Which amendment provides the election of the President and Vice President on separate ballots?

283. Amendment XII (12)

284. This punishes for something that was not illegal when it was done?

285. Ex Post Facto Law

286. Who confirms the person appointed by the President to fill the vacant office of the Vice President?

287. Congress

288. Which article established the Supreme Court?

289. Article III (3)

290. Who usually administers the oath of office to the President?

291. Amendment IV (4)

292. Which article tells how the Constitution was to replace the Articles of Confederation?

293. Article VII (7)

294. This is a document issued by a judge to a sheriff for the purpose of getting evidence?

295. Search Warrant

296. Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?

297. Amendment II (2)