Constitution Stuff 1
Which branch's powers are defined in Article III of the U.S. Constitution?
Judicial
How many years does a United States House of Representative member serve in a term?
2 years
How many years does a United States Senate member serve in a term?
6 years
How many years does a U.S. President serve in a term?
4 years
Which percentage of members must vote for an override in order to block a veto (from the President of a bill)?
Two-Thirds
What are the two houses of the United States Congress?
U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
Life (no set term)
How many terms can a United States President serve?
BONUS: What Amendment established this?
2
22
Where do bills concerning revenue (taxes) originate (start)?
United States House of Representatives
What is the first part of the United States Constitution called (the part that begins with "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...)?
Preamble
Which branch's powers are defined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
Legislative Branch
What Amendment made it illegal to buy, sell or produce alcohol?
BONUS: Which Amendment repealed that restriction?
18th
21st
Which Amendment to the United States Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote?
15th Amendment
Which Amendment to the United States Constitution ensured that the right to vote was not restricted due to failure to pay any poll tax or other tax?
24th Amendment
How many Amendments to the United States Constitution are called the Bill of Rights?
10
In a Presidential Election, if there is no majority in the Electoral College, who chooses the United States President?
The United States House of Representatives
What five freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment?
1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assembly
5. Right to Petition
Which Amendment to the United States Constitution gave Women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which Amendment to the United States Constitution gave 18 year old citizens the right to vote?
26th Amendment
What would a United States President have to do in order to get impeached and removed?
Commit Treason, Bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Which branch's powers are defined in Article II of the U.S. Constitution?
Executive Branch
Which house of Congress brings Impeachment?
House of Representatives
Which house of Congress votes to convict a president in an impeachment
United States Senate
List 3 powers of congress that are enumerated
To lay and collect taxes; pay debts and borrow money; regulate commerce; coin money; establish post offices; protect patents and copyrights; establish lower courts; declare war; and raise and support an Army and Navy.
What are the three qualifications to be President of the United States?
1. Natural Born Citizen
2. United States Citizen
3. 35 years old
4. 14 year resident