Foundations
True or False - The Mayflower Compact was signed by everyone on the Mayflower ship.
False - Only the men were allowed to sign the document.
True or False - The president has the power to sentence traitors to death.
False - Congress tries traitors for treason and the death penalty is not permitted.
True or False - The Congress is bicameral.
True - It has two branches.
True or False - Supreme Court judges are appointed for their lifetime.
True = Presidents appoint Supreme Court judges when their is an opening and with approval of Congress.
True or False - There are 8 amendments in The Bill of Rights.
False - There are 10 amendments in The Bill of Rights.
What document said the King did not have divine rights over all human affairs?
The Magna Carta - it asserted there are basic human rights people have the right to govern themselves.
Howl old must you be to be President?
35 years old
How may senators are there per state?
2
What is the function of The Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court interprets our laws.
What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
What document Declared war with England?
The Declaration of Independence
How long must you have lived in the USA?
14 years
How many Representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
The number is set according to population, which is counted by census every ten years.
The Supreme Court has what kind of jurisdiction?
Final Jurisdiction
2nd Amendment?
Right to keep and bear arms
How many constitutions have we had?
Two - The Articles of Confederation and The 2nd Constitution
Can any citizen become President?
No - You must be a natural born citizen.
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice-President resides over the Senate.
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
9 - This prevents the possibility of a tie decision.
5th Amendment?
Requires indictment from a grand jury.
Prohibits being tried for the same offense twice
May not compel person to witness against himself
Requires that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
What is the purpose of The Constitution?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The President's _________ on a bill means it cannot become law until voted on again by congress.
VETO
What is the youngest age to be a congressman?
To become a congressman or congresswoman , you must be at least 25 years old, be a U.S. citizen for seven years and a resident of the state you're representing. And, of course, you have to get elected to office.
The Supreme Court uses the ____________ to interpret the law.
The Constitution
6th Amendment?
Guarantees{
A speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
To be informed of the accusation.
To be confronted with witnesses against him.
To have the assistance of counsel for his defense