A. How many representatives are in the House?
B. How often are they elected?
A. 435
B. Every 2 years
100
This word means to change or add to the Constitution.
Amend or Amendment
100
Which Amendment includes the words "right to bear arms"?
The Second
100
Which Amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol in the U.S.?
the 18th Amendment
100
How many Amendments to the Constitution are there?
27
200
I'm 28 years old, and I've been a citizen here in Seattle for almost six years! Can I serve in the House of Representatives?
No. You need to be a citizen for seven years.
200
Which article explains that in disputes between the federal government and state governments, the federal government is always the winner?
Article VI
200
If you don't want to testify against yourself in court, what do you have the right to do?
Plead the Fifth.
200
This Amendment prohibited slavery.
The 13th Amendment
200
Name two important Founding Fathers
Ben Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, etc.
300
What are the first three words to the Preamble to the Constitution?
"We the people"
300
Which article requires states to form republican governments?
Article IV.
300
Which Amendment requires the government to provide a warrant to search your home?
The Fourth
300
Thanks to this amendment, if you're over 18, you can now vote!
The 26th.
300
Who has the power to punish pirates?
Congress!
400
A. Who chooses Supreme Court Justices?
B. Who votes to approve their choice?
A. The President (Executive)
B. The Senate (Legislative)
400
How many states needed to approve the Constitution before it became law?
Nine out of thirteen
400
List an exception to our right to free speech.
- clear and present danger ("fire" in a crowded theater)
- threatening language
- fighting words
- libel + slander (deliberate, deceitful character assassination)
400
Even though Washington DC is not a state, they were given the right to vote for President in this amendment
The 23rd Amendment
400
About how many words are in the U.S. Constitution?
4500 words
500
Which of the three branches of government are popularly and directly elected?
The Legislative branch.
500
There are 100 Senators today. How many Senators would need to vote YES in order for an Amendment to pass through Step 1 of the Amendment process?
67.
500
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" - Explain what this means in your own words.
The government cannot have an official religion. The government cannot play favorites with religions. Etc.
500
When was the last time the Constitution was changed?
25 years ago; 1992
500
Who was Mark Fuhrman?
The detective in the OJ Simpson trial who was responsible for collecting DNA evidence at the crime scene. He pleaded the Fifth.