Article 1
Article 1 of the Constitution establishes which branch of government?
the Legislative Branch
True or false: Based on this article, you must be at least 25 years old to run for president of the US?
False
Article 3 covers which branch of government?
the Judiciary
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
who is called the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
The Legislative Branch is bicameral, or two-headed, and contains which two major bodies?
the House and the Senate
What is the name of the process for removing the president for office called?
Impeachment
The Constitution establishes how many Supreme Court Justices?
trick question: it does not establish any specific number of Supreme Court justices.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protects against unreasonable search and seizures.
In what city was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia, Penn.
How long is a Senate term?
Six years
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency in an election?
270
Who is the current chief justice of the SCOTUS?
John Roberts
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Which two presidents signed the Constitution?
George Washington and James Madison
Between the House and the Senate, who has the power to declare war?
the House
Article 2 lays out provisions for the existence of the office of the Vice President. Name four former vice presidents.
answers will vary
Only one president of the US went on to serve as a SCOTUS justice. Who was he?
President Taft
Which amendment declares that you do not have to be a witness against yourself in a Grand Jury?
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
When is the last time the House declared war?
June 5, 1942
How is the grand total of 538 electors calculated?
100 from the senate + 435 from house + 3 DC electors
Which influential SCOTUS case established the courts’ ability to exercise judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which amendment is no longer considered to be active?
the 3rd Amendment.
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin