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100
Because of this amendment, Congressional payraises will not take effect until after the following election.
27th
100
There are ______ members of the House of Representatives.
435
100
How many Senators collectively are serving in the US Senate?
100
100
How many Circuit Courts of Appeal are in the US?
13
100
As a result of this amendment, residents of Washington DC are represented by the Electoral College. This was set forth by the __________ amendment.
23rd
200
The chief officer of the House of Representatives is called...
Speaker of the House
200
Which of the following must be a US citizen by birth? a. a president b. a representative c. a senator d. all of the above
a. a president
200
The President and Vice-President are elected on the same ticket. This replaces the system where the second place earner in the Electoral College was Vice President. a. 9 b. 10 c. 12
c. 12
200
The ______ amendment established prohibition.
18th
200
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
300
The expression "pleading the fifth" means that a US citizen wants to...
choose to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination
300
How many US District Courts can be found throughout the United States?
94
300
Although prohibition was good in theory, in practice it was not successful. This amendment repealed it.
21st
300
The procedures for presidential disability and succession are outlined in which amendment?
25th Amendment
300
______________serves as the President of the Senate.
Vice President
400
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are also called...
the Bill of Rights
400
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice? a. Good Behavior b. Resignation c. All of the Above
c. All of the Above
400
Who serves as President of the Senate if the Vice President is absent?
President Pro Tempore
400
The number of representatives each state has in the US House of Representatives is based on...
the state's population
400
When recieving a bill passed by Congress, President Obama can do all of the following EXCEPT a. ignore the bill b. change the bill c. veto the bill
b. change the bill
500
We, as citizens, are protected for cruel and unusal punishment, as well as excessive bail and fines due to this amendment.
8th
500
The minimum amount of Electoral Votes needed for someone to win a presidential election is ________.
270
500
The first Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court in the United States was...
John Jay
500
The President of the US is the head of the _____________ branch.
Executive
500
Currently, _______________ is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
John Roberts