Constitution
the introduction of the constitution is known as what
the Preamble
How many US representatives are there?
435
How many years is one term for a president?
4
How many Supreme Court judges are there?
9
what article talks about the how the state interacts with other states and the federal government
Article 4 IV
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
Bill of Rights
What year was IL established as a state?
1818
flag at half staff symbolizes what
national mourning( death or tragedy)
1/3 of congress is elected how many years
2( all of the house a portion of the senate is up for reelection) midterms
Official name of the recorded meetings of congress is called
The Congressional record
How many US senators are there?
100
What is the job of Executive branch?
enforces the laws
What are the 3 federal courts?
1) US District Courts (Trial)
2) US Circuit Courts of Appeals (Appellate)
3) US Supreme Court
Who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional if it conflicts with some provision of the State or Federal Constitution?
US Courts (judiciary)
How many amendments are there?
27
How many districts are in Illinois
59
how should a flag be properly discarded
burned or buried
National Anthem of the United States:
Star Spangled banner
What was the name for the first US system of government, which the Constitution replaced?
Articles of Confederation
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who makes up the legislative branch?
Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)
Who has the power to lay and collect taxes?
Congress
What does Article 6 cover
Explains the supremacy clause, which says that the constitution is the highest law of the land.
Also all members of government, military, and ambassadors must take the federal oath of office.
The right to privacy is covered under what amendment
4th Amendment
Who is the leader of the state
the Governor
what do the 50 stars symbolise
current states
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces?
President
why is the constitution considered a living document
it can be amended or changed
how long is a senators term
6 years
What is the job of the Vice president?
to advise the president, to represent the president at important meetings or functions, be president when the president is unable to fullfil their duties
How long do judges serve?
Life, until they retire, or are impeached
What does Article 5 cover in the constitution
How to amend the constitution
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
What is another name for the lawmaking body in Illinois?
General Assembly
When should the flag be flown upside down?
To signal distress
Who can negotiate treaties?
President and his or her Cabinet
explain the Separation of Powers
Put in to place so no one branch will have more power than the other two
how long is a U.S. representatives term
2 years
who can the president appoint
Cabinet members, federal judges, any federal position, with senate approval
what is the job of the judical branch?
interprets laws
-Federal government selling land that they own is covered under what article
Article 4IV
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment
religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
You are represented by how many senators and representatives in the IL General Assembly? (individually)
1 senator and2 representative
What position does the flag take when displayed with two or more flags of other nations?
Same size flags at the same height on separate staffs.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What are the 3 parts of the constitution
preamble
Articles
Amendments
Who leads the Senate?
Vice President
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and his or her Cabinet
what is the highest court of the land
United states Supreme court
What is the ratification process for an amendment to the US Constitution?
1) Proposal--2/3 of both chambers of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures request Constitutional Convention
2) Ratification--3/4 of state legislatures approve
Your Miranda right are covered in which amendment
5th amendment
What is the current capital of Illinois
Springfield
What position does the flag take when displayed on same staff as state or local flags?
At the top
Someone who is 35+ years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident for at least 14 years can run for this office.
President
Some examples of the laws that are left to the states
Marriage
Education
Driver license and laws
Public smoking
Drinking and alcohol sales
Gun ownership
What legislative branch deals with money issues
House of Representatives
What are some of the duties of the cabinet
advising the president
Cabinet members are responsible for carrying out any laws relating to their cabinet( secretary of state, education, defense, treasury, labor,interior,transportation, agriculture,etc.)
Must attend cabinet meetings
Who Appoints the judges ?
the president
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1787
what protections are covered by the 8th amendment
no excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Who is allowed to vote in Illinois?
US citizens who are 18+ years old at the time of the election and a resident of the state for 30 days prior.
what do the 13 stripes symbolize
13 original colonies
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative