Constitutional Basics
This document establishes the foundational laws and principles of the United States government
What is the Constitution?
Which amendment gives Americans the right to keep and bear arms?
What is the Second Amendment?
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
What is the Legislative Branch?
Which amendment to the Constitution gives powers not granted to the federal government to the states or the people?
What is the Tenth Amendment?
How many Senators does each state have?
What is two?
This system divides power between the federal government and the states
What is federalism?
Which amendment prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers?
What is the Third Amendment?
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
What are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches?
What system allows state governments to share powers with the federal government?
What is federalism?
How long is a U.S. Senator’s term?
What is six years?
This amendment protects the right to free speech, religion, and press
What is the First Amendment?
Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?
What is the Executive Branch?
What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the context of federalism?
What is interpreting laws and resolving disputes between state and federal laws?
Which chamber of Congress is made up of 435 members who represent districts based on population?
What is the House of Representatives?
This term refers to the idea that everyone, including government leaders, must follow the law
What is the rule of law?
Which amendment guarantees protection from cruel and unusual punishment?
What is the Eighth Amendment?
What system ensures that no branch of the U.S. government becomes too powerful by giving each branch some control over the others?
What is the system of checks and balances?
Which branch of government can veto laws passed by Congress?
What is the Executive Branch (The President)?
What are the qualifications to be a U.S. Representative?
What is being at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the district you represent?
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
What is 27?
Which amendment says that rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are still protected?
What is the Ninth Amendment?
Which document outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government?
What is the Constitution?
What power does Congress have to override a presidential veto?
What is the ability to pass a law with a two-thirds majority?
Which chamber of Congress has the power to confirm presidential appointments, including federal judges?
What is the Senate?