Legislative Branch
What are the two chambers of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How old do you have to be to run for President?
35 years old
What are the 5 freedoms included in the 1st Amendment? Partial credit is available for this question. Each freedom is worth 20 points.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, freedom to petition the government.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
How long is the term for a Representative?
2 years
9 justices (8 associate justices + 1 Chief Justice)
According to the 4th Amendment, what two things do the police need to search your house?
- Probable cause
- Warrant signed by a judge
Which amendment limited the President to two terms in office?
What leadership role does the Vice President hold in the Senate?
President of the Senate
What is the head of the Supreme Court called?
What type of trial does the 6th Amendment guarantee you?
A fair and speedy trail by an impartial jury.
Which amendment prohibited the production and sale of alcohol?
18th Amendment
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House
How does the President "check" the power of Congress when Congress is trying to pass a bill that the President disagrees with?
The President can veto the bill.
What does it mean to "plead the Fifth"? Use at least 1 complete sentence to answer this question.
When someone pleads the Fifth, they are refusing to testify against themselves in court or say something that could incriminate themselves.
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
26th Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a Representative or Senator?
- You have to be a certain age
- You have to be a citizen for a specific amount of time
- You have to live in the state you represent
- You have to be a member of a political party
"You have to be a member of a political party" is NOT a requirement to become a Representative or Senator. You do not have join a political party, you can be an "independent."
True or False - The president can pardon federal offenders, which acts as a check on the power of the Judicial Branch.
True - The president can pardon any federal offender.
What does the 8th Amendment prohibit? There are two parts to this answer, each part is worth 250 points.
- No excessive bail
- No cruel and unusual punishment
Which amendment prohibited a tax on voting (also called a poll tax)?