Checks and Balances
Can declare a law Unconstitutional
Supreme Court or Judicial Branch
What is the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives?
25
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, and forbids the government from establishing a "state" religion?
1st
This is a "Dead" amendment
18th
In what city was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
Judicial Branch
35
The 3rd Amendment prohibits...
The quartering of military personnel in private citizen's homes in time of peace.
At the end of the Civil War, slavery was finally outlawed throughout the United States by this amendment.
13th
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Can reject a bill by using a Veto
President or Executive Branch
How long do Federal court justices serve?
For life (or retirement)
Which amendment outlaws excessive bail, torture, or hideous ways to execute prisoners?
The 8th
Women could not vote until the passage of this amendment in 1920.
19th
Under the Virginia Plan, how was representation in Congress decided?
Based on a state's population
Which branch can override a presidents veto
Congress or Legislative Branch
What is the term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
A police officer comes to Misha's home and demands entry but he doesn't have a warrant. She does not need to allow him entry due to which amendment?
4th
Kiah, the Democratic presidential candidate, and Brennen, the Republican presidential candidate, are in a close election race. Before this amendment, the winner would become president and the runner-up would be the vice-president.
12th
The Great Compromise took the best of which two plans - based on State names - and solved the issue of representation. What two states gave their names to the opposing plans?
Virginia Plan: New Jersey Plan
Process for removing a president or Federal judge if they are convicted of a crime by the Senate and Supreme Court
Impeachment
The president has a group of advisors called secretaries. What is this collection of advisors called?
The Cabinet
Every morning, George eats a bowl of cereal out of his favorite Disney Princess bowl with his favorite Disney Princess spoon. Which amendment protects George's right to do this?
9th
PJ lives in Washington DC. Until this amendment was passed, he could not vote for the President of the U.S.
23rd
What rebellion scared the original government of the U.S., leading to the Constitutional Convention?
Shay's Rebellion