Citizenship and the Constitution

Vocabulary

100

Veto

Presidential power to cancel a law

200

Majority Party

Party that has the most representation in congress (senate and house)

300

Federalism

System that divides power between the federal and state governments 

400

Impeach

To accuse an elected official of wrong-doing (house of representatives) 

500

Concurrent Powers

Powers that are shared by both the state and federal governments 

Political Parties

100

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

Republicans and Democrats 

200

Which party holds the current majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate?

2025-The Republican Party

300

What is one of the functions of a political party?

1. Recruit candidates 

2. Nominate candidates 

3. Get out the vote

4. Facilitate Electoral Choice

5. Influence National Government 

400

An election used to select a political candidate to represent a party in a general election is called a _______________.

Primary 

500

The candidate selected to represent a political party in a general election is called a __________.

Nominee 

Three Branches of Government

100

What branch makes laws for our country?

The Legislative Branch 

200

Which branch includes the President of the United States and his/her cabinet members?

The Executive Branch

300

This group of justices is selected by the president, approved by congress, and leads the Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court

400

How long is a presidential term AND for how many terms can a president serve?

4 years, 2 terms 

500

Describe ONE example of checks and balances.

1. President can veto a law 

2. Congress can override a veto

3. Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional 

Bill of Rights

100

Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

Second Amendment

200

Which five freedoms are protected by the first amendment? 

1. Freedom of Speech

2. Freedom of Religion

3. Freedom of the Press

4. Freedom of Assembly 

5. Freedom of Petition 

300

Which amendment protects against:

1. Self Incrimination 

2. Double Jeopardy 

Amendment V

400

This amendment says "the rights in the bill of rights are NOT the only rights the people have"

Amendment IX

500

This amendment protects many things, including the right to a fair, impartial jury and a lawyer.

Amendment VI

Mixed Bag

100

True or False: there are term-limits in place for Congress

False 

200

How old does someone have to be to serve as POTUS?

35 years old

300

Which house of congress is up for re-election every two years?

House of Representatives 

400

Name an example of a civic duty

-Jury Duty 

-Selective Service 

-Paying taxes 

500

Who is considered the President of the Senate?

Vice President of the United States