Amendments
Josie decided to attend the pro-life march in Washington DC. Her actions are protected by this amendment.
1st Amendment
What building does Congress meet in?
Capitol Building
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Who is the head of this branch?
The president
The constitution is the rule of the land
Supremacy Clause
Robert was forced to testify in court as to his whereabouts on the night of the crime. What amendment is being violated here?
5th Amendment
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives? (Position and Name)
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy
The oldest man to attend the convention and sign the constitution.
Benjamin Franklin
How many executive departments are there?
15
Congress can make all laws needed to fulfill its assigned duties.
Necessary and Proper clause
8th Amendment
Which state has the most representatives in Congress?
California (53)
President of the constitutional convention
George Washington
What do we call the head of each executive department and what is their collective term?
Secretaries & Cabinet
Establishment Clause
16th Amendment
What are the three specific things that Congress is not allowed to do? (Denied Powers)
Bill of Attainder, Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Ex Post Facto
Author of the New Jersey Plan
William Patterson
How many electoral votes does a president need to win office today?
270
States must respect the laws and rulings of other states.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
This amendment outlines the process for removing a sitting president who is deemed to be unfit to serve office.
25th Amendment
The term for a vote to end a filibuster is called
Cloture
Author of the Connecticut Plan
Rodger Sherman
Name the presidents who have been impeached
Johnson, Clinton, & Trump
Congress has the ability to regulate trade between the states, foreign nations, and native american tribes.
Commerce Clause