Constitution & Structure
This person was the first president of the United States.
George Washington
How many states had to ratify the constitution?
9
To be president you must be at least ___ years old?
35
Name the two parts of our bicameral legislature (Congress)
President & Supreme Court
Senate & House of Representatives
House of Representatives & The President
Supreme Court & Senate
Senate & House of Representatives
Who nominates federal court justices?
The President
What article in the constitution deals with the executive branch?
II
What does the Supremacy Clause declare?
States are more powerful than federal laws
The President can override state laws
Treaties are optional
The Constitution is the “Supreme Law of the Land”
The Constitution is the “Supreme Law of the Land”
How many terms does the president serve?
2
Which house of Congress includes equal representation from each state?
The White House
Congress
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Senate
What is the only court created by the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
What article in the constitution deals with the legislative branch?
I
What does the Admissions Clause deal with?
How states elect senators
How Congress approves treaties
Guidelines for territories applying for statehood
Requirements for federal judges
Guidelines for territories applying for statehood
Which amendment limits the President to two terms?
22nd
The amount of Representatives each state has in the House of Representatives is based off what?
Each state sends 1
Population
Money
Total area of the state
Population
What article in the constitution deals with the judicial branch?
III
What state was the first to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
What does the Guarantee Clause promise?
Free college
A republican form of government and protection from invasion
Unlimited state power
Judicial review
A republican form of government and protection from invasion
What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?
35 years old
14 years of residency
Military service
Born a citizen
Military service
How long is the term for someone elected to the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Life
2 years
Which court hears appeals from District Courts?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Federal Claims Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Which state was the 13th state to ratify the constitution?
Rhode Island
Extradition Clause deals with…
Movement of persons throughout the union
Provides for majority rule
Says that each states documents must be treated as authentic in court
Determines basic guidelines for applying for statehood
Movement of persons throughout the union
The one formal duty assigned to the Vice President by the constitution is to…
Call cabinet meetings
Choose the Secretary of State
Preside over the senate
Preside over the House
Preside over the senate
All bills for raising revenue must start in…
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The White House
The House of Representatives
Who presides over an impeachment trial of the President?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
Majority Leader
Chief Justice
Who officially elects the President and Vice President?
Congress
Electoral College
Supreme Court
State legislatures
Electoral College
What is the purpose of the War Powers Act?
Allow Congress to declare war
Limit the President’s ability to send troops
Allow states to control military actions
Give the Supreme Court authority over war
Limit the President’s ability to send troops
What role gives the president the ability to rule as the head of all the branches of the military?
Chief of state
Chief diplomat
Commander in chief
Chief citizen
Commander in chief
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
To make/change laws for the nation
To enforce laws passed by Congress
To interpret laws and decide constitutional questions
To manage foreign policy and negotiate treaties
To make/change laws for the nation
Which clause requires a person accused of a crime to be returned to the state where it was committed?
Extradition Clause
Guarantee Clause
Admissions Clause
Elastic Clause
Extradition Clause
Who decides the presidency if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
Senate
Supreme Court
Governors
House of Representatives
House of Representatives
Which statement correctly explains whether a person can be required to take a religious test for a job in the United States?
No, unless congress passes a law allowing it
No, because the constitution bans religious tests for public office
Yes, if the employer is a private business
Yes, but only for federal government jobs
No, because the constitution bans religious tests for public office
What role gives the president the ability to host the first pitch in a baseball game in the World Series?
Commander in chief
Chief of foreign policy
Chief executive
Chief of state
Chief of state
What is step 1 of a bill becoming a law?
The bill is sent to a committee
The bill idea must be proposed to either house or congress
The bill is sent to the president
Both houses must approve of the bill
The bill idea must be proposed to either house or congress
Which type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case first?
Appellate
Exclusive
Concurrent
Original
Original
What does Article IV cover?
Ratification
Defines relations among the states
Amendment process
Debts, supremacy, oaths, and religious tests
Defines relations among the states
Which statement best describes the president’s obligation to the Constitution?
The president must follow the Constitution just like any other citizen
The president may ignore the Constitution during emergencies
The president only must follow the Constitution if Congress approves
The president can choose which parts of the Constitution apply to the executive branch
The president must follow the Constitution just like any other citizen
How does the president “check” congress?
Clemency
Pardon
Veto
Reprieve
Veto
Which house must pass a bill before presenting it to the president for approval?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Both the Senate and The House of Representatives
Neither the Senate nor The House of Representatives
Both the Senate and The House of Representatives
What is majority opinion in court?
A decision agreed upon by more than half of the judges
A decision made by a single judge
A decision that is not agreed upon by any judge
A decision that is agreed upon by all judges
A decision agreed upon by more than half of the judges
The first part of Article VI states
The constitution is flexible
The new government will pay back all the money that it owes
The government is trustworthy
The constitution is the “supreme law of the land”
The new government will pay back all the money that it owes
“Choose 2” Amendment proposals must be approved by…
2/3 of both houses of congress
3/4 state legislatures
2/3 of the states call for a national convention
3/4 of both houses of congress
2/3 of both houses of congress
2/3 of the states call for a national convention
When the President gives the state of the union address, what role is he fulfilling?
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
What power does the house have in the impeachment process?
Formally charge the person by passing the articles of impeachment
Remove the official from office and deny them the right of ever serving in the U.S. public office
Try the official in a trial
Formally charge the person by passing the articles of impeachment
What does “Appellate Jurisdiction” mean?
The authority to review the decision of a lower court
The authority of a court to hear the case for the first time
The authority of a court to enforce its rulings through executive agencies
The authority of a court to create new laws when necessary
The authority to review the decision of a lower court
Choose 2 “The Constitution...”
Is a living document
Can NOT be amended
Requires majority vote
Does not require a unanimous vote
Is a living document
Does not require a unanimous vote
Why does Article VI matter?
To define relations among the states
To show separation of church & state
We need it to ratify the constitution
To make sure the country sticks to the same set of rules
To make sure the country sticks to the same set of rules
Which of the following is basically defined as a country's actions, policies, and strategies when dealing with other countries?
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Presidential Plan
New Deal
Foreign Policy
What is the purpose of a filibuster?
Speed up a vote
Delay or block a vote in the Senate
Impeach a senator
Override a veto
Delay or block a vote in the Senate
What is the difference between Sitting and Recess in Court Processes?
Sitting refers to the time when court is in session, while recess is a break period
Sitting refers to a break period, while recess is when court is in session
Sitting is when judges write opinions, while Recess is when lawyers present oral arguments
Sitting is when juries deliberate, while Recess is when judges meet privately with attorneys
Sitting refers to the time when court is in session, while recess is a break period