Preamble
How many specific purposes or goals does the Preamble to the Constitution list?
6
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
Name the three separate branches of the Federal government.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
Which is not a section of the Constitution?
A. Preamble
B. Declaration
C. Amendments
D. Articles
B. Declaration
One of the goals of the Preamble was to establish a more perfect ______________
Union
Which article gives Congress the power to make laws?
Article I
Which branch of government can veto laws passed by Congress?
The Executive Branch
Which Amendment protects the RAPPS rights?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech
1st Amendment
What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?
35
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
a. To list the rights of citizens
b. To introduce the goals and purposes of the Constitution
c. To explain how laws are made
d. To describe the role of the President
b. To introduce the goals and purposes of the Constitution
What is established by Article III of the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The 4th Amendment guarantees what?
A. Freedom of Speech
B. The right to bear arms
C. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
D. Protection from unlawful search and seizure
D. Protection from unlawful searches and seizures.
How many Senators does the state of North Dakota have?
2
Every state has two Senators
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?
a. Establish justice
b. Provide for the common defense
c. Elect government officials
d. Promote the general welfare
c. Elect government officials
The President's power to make treaties is outlined in Article ______?
Article II
What does the word veto mean in Latin?
I forbid
The Ninth Amendment states that:
a. All powers not given to the federal government belong to the states
b. The listing of certain rights doesn't deny other rights not listed
c. Everyone has the right to a fair trial
d. The government can't take private property without compensation
b. The listing of certain rights doesn't deny other rights not listed
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice?
For life, unless removed for bad behavior.
Which of these ideals is explicitly (specifically) mentioned in the Preamble?
a. Establish Freedom of speech
b. Provide for the Right to bear arms
c. Domestic tranquility
d. Create a system of Separation of powers
c. Domestic tranquility
List the three qualifications to become a U.S. Senator
Must be at least 30 years old
Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
Must live in the state they represent
How many Supreme Court justices are there currently?
9
The concept of "separation of church and state (government)" is taken from which amendment?
1st Amendment--Freedom of Religion
The only Amendment to be repealed (done away with, or removed by another Amendment) dealt with or had to do with what?
Alcohol, 18th Amendment--repealed by the 21st Amendment