General Constitutional Knowledge
This document starts with the phrase “We the People” and outlines the framework of the U.S. government.
What is the Constitution?
This body of Congress has two representatives from each state, regardless of population.
What is the Senate?
This article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch.
What is Article III?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This principle is demonstrated by the power of Congress to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.
What is checks and balances?
The introduction to the Constitution that explains its purpose and goals.
What is the Preamble?
This branch of the government has the power to veto bills passed by Congress.
What is the Executive Branch?
This article outlines how new states can be admitted to the Union.
What is Article IV?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
The Tenth Amendment, which reserves powers to the states, is an example of this principle.
What is federalism?
This plan was proposed at the Constitutional Convention to create a legislature with representation based solely on state population.
What is the Virginia Plan?
This role is the leader of the House of Representatives.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
This article describes the process for amending the Constitution.
What is Article V?
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
The election of Senators and Representatives by the people demonstrates this principle, where citizens have a direct role in choosing their leaders.
What is popular sovereignty?
This branch of the government is responsible for interpreting laws according to the Constitution.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This article of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch.
What is Article II?
This article states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land.”
What is Article VI?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
The Constitution’s ability to limit the powers of the government, as seen in the Bill of Rights, represents this principle.
What is limited government?
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
This is the required minimum age to become President of the United States.
What is 35 years old?
This article required that 9 out of 13 states ratify the Constitution for it to become effective.
What is Article VII?
This amendment limits a President to serving only two terms in office.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
The creation of three separate branches of government, each with distinct powers, is an example of this constitutional principle.
What is separation of powers?