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Legislative Branch
Constitution
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100
This is my primary job in the Federal Government.
Write the laws.
100
Which came first, the Constitution or the Declaration?
Declaration of Independence
100
Who is at the head of this branch?
President
100
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
9
200
In Washington D.C., the Capitol Building houses which branch of government?
Legislative
200
How many legislators work in the House of Representatives?
Describe the process of assigning my seats to each state.
435

The total US population (according to most recent census) is first divided by the 435 seats. Then, according to the population of a state, each state is allocated the correct number of seats, but no less than one.

200
The Constitution's opening paragraph is called the . . .
Preamble
200
In the system of Checks and Balances, describe one 'check' (control) this branch has over:


The Legislature

The Judicial

Legislature: power to veto

Judicial: nomination of judges

200
The term of office for a Supreme Court Judge is . . .
for life
300
Which Latin phrase is defined as a citizens right to have the charges brought against them clearly and quickly listed?
Writ of Habeas Corpus
300
In order to override a presidential veto, what fraction of both houses is needed?
2/3
300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300
What are the qualifications to be eligible for this office?
35, natural born citizen, resident 14 years
300
In the system of checks and balances, name one 'check' the Judicial has over the Legislative.
Power to interpret the law
400
Within the Bill of Rights, what are three other amendments (excluding amendment #1)?
right to bear arms

abolish slavery
prohibition of alcohol
repeal of prohibition
women's right to vote
voting age 18
prohibits unreasonable search & seizure
protection against self-incrimination
prohibits unusual fines, bail, or punishment
powers not specified in Constitution belong to states


400
To be eligible for a seat in the House of Representatives, a candidate must:


AND

To be eligible for a seat in the Senate, a candidate must:

House: 25, resident of state, US Citizen

Senate: 30, resident of state, US Citizen

400
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as . . .
The Bill of Rights
400
How long can an individual elected to this office serve?
2 terms or 10 years maximum
400
The responsibility of states to return captured criminals back to the state where they are charged of a crime is called . . .
Extradition
500
Defined as the minimum number of people required to be present for business to be officially done . . .
quorum
500
In the event of an impeachment of a President, vice President, or any high ranking elected official, what is the specific difference between the job of the House and the job of the Senate?
House: Brings the charge(s) of high crimes, misdemeanors, treason or bribery


Senate: conducts the impeachment hearings

500
The first amendment protects what specific liberties?
Freedoms of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
500
Should it become necessary to replace the president, who are the next four people, in order, who could take the job?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President pro tempore, members of the Cabinet
500
Name at least two lower levels under the Supreme Court
Appellate, District, Bankruptcy
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