The longest possible time a person can serve a president is...
8 Years
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How many articles are in the constitution?
7 articles
100
What is the purpose of the articles of the constitution?
To outline the main components of government
100
In what month do we vote for the president?
2nd Tuesday of November
200
When is inauguration held?
January 20th, the year after election is held
200
Dividing power between states and national government is called what?
Federalism
200
What is the Bill of Rights?
the first 10 amendments
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Which amendment applies the most to today's world?
the 1st amendment
200
Which amendment changed the law on prohibition of alcohol?
21st Amendment
300
What amendment changed the allotted time a president is given to be in office?
22nd Amendment
300
Who declares war?
Congress
300
What amendment gives power to the state to create a law that is not already mentioned in the constitution?
10th Amendment
300
Giving aid to any enemy of the U.S. is called?
Treason
300
What purpose does the preamble serve?
States that the Constitution is intended to serve the people
400
What is the meaning behind the Constitution?
It is a statement of the basic principles of the laws of the nation
400
If neither president nor vice president can finish a term, who takes their place?
Speaker of the House
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What is the next possible amendment that could be added to the Constitution?
One that legalizes gay marriage or the use of marijuana
400
Which of the following is not in the Bill of Rights?
A)Freedom of Speech
B)18 year olds have the right to vote
C)right to bear arms
D)freedom from illegal search and seizure
B)18 year olds have the right to vote, 26th Amendment
400
What amendment gave colored people the right to vote?
15th Amendment
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Is it possible for the president to not win election by popular vote? Why or why not?
Yes, they are also elected by the Electoral College, which can override popular vote
500
How many states did it take to ratify the Constitution?
9 states
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What phrase in the constitution proves that we have a federal government?
We the people, for the people, by the people
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What fraction of congress does it take to override veto of the president?
2/3
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What branch of government make the law? Enforces the law? Interprets the law?