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WebQuest
Constitution
100
How many members are there in the U.S. Senate? How many members are there in the House of Representative?
Senate: 100 House of Representatives: 435
100
What is the Executive Branch's primary responsibility?
To enforce laws
100
The Judicial Branch has two main jobs. Name one of the two.
To make sure the laws are enforced fairly, and to interpret the law.
100
There are a few important things about being a judge. Name one of them.
You can help people. Answers may vary.
100
What is the following passage: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The Preamble to the United States Constitution
200
Complete the sentence: Congress can _____________ a veto with 2/3 vote.
override
200
The Constitution lists three rules about who can become president. What are they?
at least 35, born in the U.S., and must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
200
Name the two kinds of cases and explain their function.
Criminal - people accused of a crime will appear in court. Civil - courts use the law to settle civil disputes.
200
As a judge, what two main documents should you read before stepping into the courtroom?
The complaint and the files
200
What is the order of the main sections of the U.S. Constitution from beginning to end?
The Preamble, the Articles, the Amendments
300
What is bicameral?
two parts; two chambers; two houses (According to Ana)
300
The presidential election is held every _________ years.
four (4)
300
The power of the federal courts comes from what?
The Constitution
300
How is being a judge in a courtroom like being a referee on a field?
The judge needs to know about the many rules about what lawyers can and can not do during a trial.
300
What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
400
Who is in charge of making laws that run this country?
the House of Representatives and Senate.
400
To win the presidential election, a person must get at least half of the electoral votes. How many is this?
270
400
Federal Courts have jurisdiction in cases that deal with many things. Name two areas.
The Constitution, federal laws, disputes between states, disputes between citizens of different states, disputes that involve the federal government, accidents or crimes that happen at sea, or disputes between the U.S. government and foreign governments.
400
The jury's decision is called the what?
the verdict
400
What is the Supreme Law of the Land in the United States?
The United States Constitution
500
Only two presidents have been impeached (accused of doing something wrong). Name one of them.
Andrew Johnson (1868) Bill Clinton (1998)
500
Which amendment limited the number of terms (2) a president could be in office?
22nd Amendment
500
How many Supreme Court Justices currently make up this court?
Nine (9). There are eight (8) justices and one (1) chief justice.
500
Remember that graphic organizer from your WB and from the Webquest? Explain which courts are the: Lower, Middle and the top.
Lower: district courts middle: appeals or circuit courts upper: Supreme Courts
500
What did the 25th Amendment accomplish?
It created a plan of procedures if the president dies or becomes unable to serve. Extra Credit: Explain the steps of this procedure.