BOR
The freedoms protected under the 1st amendment are?
Speech, religion, press, peacefully assemble, petition.
The ______ Amendment protects the right to own a gun for US citizens who follow gun laws and regulations.
2nd amendment
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
What is supermajority
Winning a vote by a 2/3rds margin
Who is the commander and chief of the US Military?
The President
What artist painted Starry Night
Vincent VanGough
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Which amendment abolishes the practice of slavery nationwide?
The 13th Amendment
Peterson Air Force Base has run out of housing for cadets. All homeowners within a 8-mile radius are ordered to give up a room in their home to house the troops. One homeowner refuses to do so. Which amendment supports her decision to refues?
3rd Amendment
A prisoner on death row is given a plate of cockroaches and worms to eat instead of a meal. He meets with his lawyer who agrees that the prison may be in violation of the...
8th Amendment
How many houses of Congress make up the legislative branch?
2, The Senate and the House of Representatives
How does Congress override a presidential veto?
They vote again and the veto is overruled by a supermajority in both houses
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws
Who won the most recent World Cup
Argentina
Who appoints Supreme Court justices
The President
What is one thing the 14th Amendment did?
-Rights extended to all persons
-Repealed the 3/5th compromise
-No person can hold office who has supported a rebellion against the United States
A police officer shows up at your friend's home. He demands to be let in without providing any reason to enter (no probable cause). He forces his way inside and starts looking around searching for something, but he does not say what. Which amendment is he in violation of?
The 4th amendment.
The 5th Amendment protects you if you are charged with a crime by...
Not forcing you to testify against yourself
How many senators are in the US Senate?
100
How many US Presidents have faced impeachment?
(Bonus, who were they?)
3, Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump
Who is third in line for the presidency?
(4x points if you can name the current one)
Speaker of the House
(Mike Johnson)
What year did Colorado become a state? Hint, it is called the centennial state.
1876
What is a unanimous opinion
Every judge has the same ruling
What did the 15th Amendment do?
The right to vote for all male citizens, regardless of race
7th Amendment
The 6th Amendment guarantees a citizen the right to...
The number of representatives each state receives in the US House of Representatives is based on what? (Bonus: What constitutional compromise does this come from?)
State population
(The Great Compromise)
Election day in the US is held on which day?
The first Tuesday, after the Monday in November
List three powers of the president
Military powers: The President is in charge of the military
Pardons: The President is allowed to pardon convicted criminals
Veto Power: The president may veto proposed laws
Which "Friend" was Brad Pitt formally married to?
Rachel AKA Jenifer Aniston
What are the three levels of courts in the United States Justice System?
1. District Court
2. Appellate Court
3. Supreme Court
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Prohibition (Banning of transportation, production, and distribution of alcohol)
The 9th amendment states that...
All of the rights of citizens are not listed explicitly listed in the BOR.
According to the US Constitution, the Federal government has specific powers. According to the ______ Amendment, any powers not listed in the Constitution belong to the states.
10th Amendment
Which branch of the federal government has the authority to determine if a law is constitutional?
The Judicial or Supreme Court
What are Enumerated Powers of Congress? Name 3 of them.
Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Collect taxes
Borrow Money on the credit of the United States
Coin money, regulate the value
Which four US Presidents have been assassinated?
Abe Lincoln, Andrew Garfield, William McKinley, John F Kennedy
What is the capital of Portugal
Lisbon
Who chooses who writes the opinions for the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Women gained the right to vote in elections.
What is the speech the President gives at the beginning of each year?
State of the Union
Which four Presidents have been assassinated?
Abe Lincoln
James Garfield
William McKinley
JFK
Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union?
Vladimir Lenin
Who is the current chief justice
John Roberts
21st Amendment?
What famous musician did Elvis' daughter marry?
Micheal Jackson
What is the only amendment to be passed by a National Convention?
The 21st Amendment