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100

The lawmaking branch of government.

What is the legislative branch?

100

Called the "father of the Constitution," this future president was the main author of the Constitution.

Who is James Madison?

100

This party currently controls the House, Senate and Presidency.

Who are the Republicans?

100

He's the current POTUS. That's short for President of the United States.

Who is Donald Trump?

100

Its the number of stars on the flag.

What is 50?

200

The Constitution sets out 3 requirements to serve in office. They are age, citizenship, and this third qualification.

What is residency?

200

Changes to the Constitution.

What are amendments?

200

In order to vote, you must be this old.

What is 18 years old?

200

He was elected Vice President in 2024.

Who is JD Vance?

200

It's the number of terms a President can serve.

What is 2?

300

The power of the President to stop laws from passing.

What is the veto?

300

Aside from Speech, Religion, and Press, name a protection of the First Amendment.

What are petition and assembly?

300

Pennsylvania practices this type of primary.

What is a closed primary?

300

This is the current capital of the United States.

What is Washington, D.C.?

300

It's the number of representatives in the House.

What is 435?

400

Presidents have the power to appoint these members to the bench. Once there, they serve for life.

What are federal judges?

400

Embodying the ideal of self-government, these are the first words of the Constitution.

What are "We The People"?

400

The first step in voting is this.

What is registration?

400

He would take over if the President and Vice President could not hold office.

Who is Speaker Mike Johnson?

400

It's the number of Supreme Court justices.

What is 9?

500

This power to review laws and actions to determine if they violate the Constitution was granted to the Judicial Branch through the case of Marbury v Madison.

What is judicial review?

500

These amendments are collectively called the voting rights amendments.

What are the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments?

500

Symbolized by the donkey, this is the oldest modern political party.

Who are the Democrats?

500

He is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Who is John Roberts Jr.?

500

It's the number of electoral votes a candidate needs to become President.

What is 270?