Constitution Foundations
What do we call the introduction to the Constitution that outlines its goals?
Preamble
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
Two
Who becomes president if the president dies?
Vice President
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret laws
Which amendment guarantees trial by jury in civil cases?
7th Amendment
What name is given to the first ten amendments?
Bill of Rights
Which house of Congress begins revenue bills?
House of Representatives
On what date does a new president take office?
January 20
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What principle states that government power comes from the people?
Popular sovereignty
Which chamber approves treaties and presidential appointments?
Senate
What is it called when a president rejects a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
How long do federal judges serve unless impeached?
For life
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Which clause gives Congress the flexibility to create laws for new and unexpected situations?
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper)
How long is a U.S. Senator’s term?
Six years
What is the minimum age to become president?
35 years old
Who appoints Supreme Court justices and who confirms them?
President appoints; Senate confirms
Which amendment limits presidents to two terms?
22nd Amendment
What system divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
Which chamber impeaches officials, and which conducts the trial?
House impeaches; Senate conducts trial
What fraction of Congress is required to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds of both houses
What power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial review
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment