U.S. Constitution/American Revolution
Name at least two reasons why the United States declared themselves independent from Britain.
Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, Coercive Acts, Lexington/Concord
Which article of the Constitution describes the powers and duties of the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which article of the Constitution describes the duties and powers of the legislative branch?
Article I
Which article describes the powers and duties of the judicial branch?
Article III
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
What is the age requirement to be a U.S. President? What is the term length?
35 years of age, 4 years
What are the two houses of Congress?
100-Bonus-How many members of each house does the state of North Carolina have?
House of Representatives and Senate
Bonus-14 representatives and two senators
What is the only court mentioned in the Constitution and how many members does that court have?
Bonus-50 points for naming a member of Supreme Court.
Supreme Court, 9.
Bonus-John Roberts Jr., Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, Ketanji Brown Jackson.
What are the five protections of the First Amendment?
Bonus-100 points. Scenario: Joe was fired from Pepsi after it was discovered that he had sent disparaging comments about his boss to his coworker. Is this a violation of the First Amendment? Why or why not?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, assembly
Bonus-No, private company.
What was the first form of government for the United States prior to the writing of the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the name of the system used to elect the president?
50-point bonus: How many votes are needed to win the electoral college?
Electoral College
270
What is the age requirement and term length for a representative? What is the age requirement and term length for a senator?
25 and 2 years
30 and 6 years
A court's authority to hear and decide cases is known as?
Jurisdiction
Which amendment protects from "unreasonable searches and seizures"?
Fourth Amendment
Who was Daniel Shays and why is he significant?
What are three powers of the President?
Appoint federal justices/Cabinet secretaries, sign legislation/veto laws, negotiate/sign treaties, issue executive orders, pardons, etc
What happens to a law if it is passed by both houses of Congress but is vetoed by the President?
Congress can override veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
What is judicial review?
Ability of a court to determine a law or executive order unconstitutional.
The Sixth Amendment gives citizens the right to?
A speedy and public trial by a jury of their peers.
What are the six goals of government outlined in the U.S. Constitution?
Form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty
Which amendment sets a term limit for Presidents and what is that limit?
22nd, two-terms
Explain the Elastic Clause and what are the name of the powers that it grants.
Grants Congress the power to pass all laws "necessary and proper." Implied powers.
What was the ruling in the Supreme Court Brown v. Board? What supreme court case was overruled by Brown v. Board?
School segregation by race is unconstitutional. Plessy v. Ferguson
Which amendment protects against "double jeopardy"? What does the term "double jeopardy" mean?
Fifth Amendment, tried more than once for the same crime.