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100
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives (Bonus: How many members in each?)
100
What is the term for a proposed law?
a "bill"
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100
Who elects the President?
The American people and the Electoral College
100
What was the first constitution of the U.S. called?
Articles of Confederation
200
What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
200
After a bill is passed through both houses of Congress, it is sent to the president to either _______ or _______
Sign or veto
200
What are the first 10 Amendments called
the Bill of Rights
200
What are the qualifications to become president?
At least 35 years old, born in the U.S., living in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
200
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1775 (Bonus: who wrote it?)
300
What Article of the Constitution is the Legislative branch discussed?
Article 1
300
What must a bill pass through before it reaches the floor of the full House or Senate?
Committee
300
True or False: The original constitution outlawed slavery
False (Bonus: Which amendment?)
300
True or False: The people elect the president and vice president separately
False. They run on a "ticket"
300
Have there been any female presidents?
no
400
How are senators elected?
By the people (formerly by state legislatures). Bonus: What amendment changed how senators are elected?
400
What role do lobbies play in the lawmaking process?
They try to pass laws that are favorable to the organizations they represent
400
Which amendment made it legal for all 18 year old's to vote?
The 26th Amendment
400
Who takes over the office of the Presidency if the President dies or leaves office?
The Vice President
400
What does "checks and balances" mean?
Each of the three branches of government "checks" the power of the others to maintain "balance" of power
500
When does Congress get a new number?
When new members of the House are elected (every 2 years). Bonus: What Congress are we in right now?
500
What fraction of each house is required to overturn a presidential veto?
2/3
500
Name the 10 Amendments in the Bill of Rights
1st-- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition /p/ 2nd-- Right to bear arms /p/ 3rd-- Housing of soldiers /p/ 4th--Freedom from unreasonable search/seizure /p/ 5th-- Due process of law /p/ 6th-- Rights of accused /p/ 7th-- Right to trial by jury (your peers) /p/ 8th-- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment /p/ 9th-- People retain rights not listed in the Constitution /p/ 10th-- Power not given to federal government is given to states or people
500
Name the Departments in the President's cabinet
State, Treasury, Interior, Agriculture, Justice, Labor, Commerce, Defense, Housing/Urban development, Transportation, Energy, Education, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security
500
How many electoral votes does Illinois get?
20