Creating the Constitution
Executive Branch
Passing a Bill
Amendments
True or False
100
In order to put the constitution into effect, how many states had to ratify it?
9 states
100
What is the executive branch mainly responsible for?
Carrying out Laws
100
A bill to put tax on soda pop has reached the President. He vetoes it. Where does it go?
To Congress
100
How many amendments are there?
27 Amendments
100
Ben Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention
False, George Washington
200
What was missing from the Constitution of 1787, according to the People of America?
Bill of Rights
200
What are the requirements to become president?
Resident in US for 14 years, citizen from birth, 35 years old.
200
In Which Branch does a Bill Begin? Which house?
Legislative Senate
200
Which Amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
200
The Articles of Confederation was a success, but Americans revised it anyways.
False, it was not a success.
300
What are the 3 goals of the Preamble?
Ensure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for a common Defense, Secure the Blessings of Liberty
300
Which Branch can veto bills passed by congress?
The Executive Branch
300
If the President vetoes a bill, it could still become a law if...
2/3 of congress votes for it
300
List two other rights that all Americans have in the Bill of Rights
Right to Bear Arms, Right to a trial
300
Today, you must be 21 years or older to vote
False, you have to be 18.
400
The form of Government, where citizens vote for representatives is called a
Republic
400
What are the 2 ways that the president could be impeached?
Treason and/or Bribery
400
What does the word "veto" mean?
To reject a Bill
400
Who is known as the "father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
400
During the war, the government has the right to force soldiers to live with you.
False
500
Under this system, each branch of government has some way to control the other 2 branches:
Checks and Balances
500
Who is commander and chief of the armed forces? How long do do they serve a term for?
President, 4 years
500
How can the President "check" congress?
By vetoing a Bill
500
What are the 5 Freedoms of the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights?
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition
500
1) Policemen have the right to search your house, as long as they can explain why. 2) Criminals have the right to a trial, NO Matter what their crime.
False, they have to have a warrant True
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