Constitution Basics
How many articles are there in the Constitution? (Extra 100 if you tell me what the first 3 words of the Preamble are?)
7 (We the people)
(NEED BOTH TO GAIN POINTS!!!!) What are the term limits for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate... Which is which?
House - 2 years
Senate - 6 years
What are the term limits for the President?
4 years
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court and other federal courts.
Define Checks and Balances
The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
Who is the Governor of RI
Daniel Mckee
What are Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution? (Extra 100 if you tell me which one is which... You get ONE chance)
1 - Legislative
2 - Executive
3 - Judicial
How many members are there in the House/senate?
House - 435
Senate - 100
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
2 for 1! (Double points if you get both!)
What did the 15th Amendment do?
What did the 19th Amendment do?
15th - Gave African American men the right to vote.
19th - Gave Women the right to vote.
Give me the name of a RI Senator and a Representative
Senators - Jack Reed / Sheldon Whitehouse
Reps - Gabe Amo / Seth Magaziner
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To establish the framework of the U.S. government.
How does a bill become a law?
Passed by the House, the Senate, and signed by the President
What is the minimum age to become President?
35 years old
What is the term limit for Supreme Court justices? (extra 100 if you tell me why this is the case)
Lifetime
2 for 1! (Double points if you get both!)
What did the 24th Amendment do
What did the 26th Amendment do?
24th - It abolished poll taxes in federal elections.
26th - Lowered voting age from 21 to 18
Who are the Democratic and Republican Nominees running for President?
Who are their Vice Presidential picks?
Kamala Harris / Donald Trump
Tim Walz / JD Vance
What are the age restrictions for the House of Representatives and the Senate? (Need BOTH to gain points!)
House=25
Senate=30
Who makes up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is one power of the President?
Pass/Veto bills, command the military, make treaties, State of the Union address etc.
What is one power of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws, rule on constitutionality
What are the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What are implied powers?
Implied - powers that are not explicitly stated in the U.S. Constitution, but are suggested to be applicable based on other powers that are stated.
What does the Supremacy Clause state?
The Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
What fraction of congress does it take to override a presidential veto?
2/3
Who takes over if the President and Vice President cannot serve? (Extra 200 if you tell me who is in line AFTER this person.)
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore - Patty Murray
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts
Define Federalism the best you can
The division of power between federal and state governments.
What are Expressed powers? (Extra 100 points if you tell me what Concurrent powers are)
Expressed - the powers of the United States government that are explicitly listed in the Constitution
Concurrent - powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments in the United States