Let's Make Amends
What Constitutes the Constitution?
Perfect Exectution
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Law of the Land
100

This amendment gave term limits to presidents.

22nd Amendment

100

This came BEFORE the Constitution but was seen as weak.

The Articles of Confederation

100
What are the 3 qualifications to be president?

35 years old

Natural born citizen

14 years of residency in the US

100

What is the official opinion of the Supreme court called?

Majority Opinion

100

Who takes the place of the VP when he cannot attend the Senate?

President Pro Tempore

200

This amendment gave equal protection to all citizens.

14th

200

This group lobbied for a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.

Anti-federalists

200

This is made by the president and has the force of law.

Executive order

200

How many Supreme Court justice are there?

9

200

What is the purpose of a filibuster?

To delay or kill a bill

300

This amendment outlined the succession of the president.

25th

300

Articles 1, 2, and 3 in the correct order.

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

300

This is created by a president but is like a treaty.

Executive Agreement

300

What is the Rule of Four?

4 Justices must agree to hear a case.

300

Who does the Reapportionment of districts every 10 years?

Census Bureau

400

This amendment gave women the right to vote. 

19th

400

Number of Amendments to the Constitution

27

400

number of Electoral votes held by Texas in the last election.

38

400

What is the name for the person filing a suit?

Plaintiff

400

Who decides when a bill makes it to the floor?

Rules Committee

500

This amendment gave direct voting of senators.

17th

500

Father of the Constitution

James Madison

500

Who reads the Presidential Oath of Office on Inauguration day?

Chief Justice.

500

What is the word for a 2nd or later court to hear a case?

Appellate Jurisdiction

500

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

435