Articles of the
US Constitution
US Constitution
How many articles are in the US Constitution?
Seven
Which amendment protects a citizen's right "to keep and bear arms?"
2nd Amendment
How old does one have to be in order to become a US Senator?
30 years-old
How many terms can a person serve as President of the US?
Two terms
How many justices are serving on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Which Article of the US Constitution deals with the powers and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?
Article III
How many amendments are in the "Bill of Rights?"
Ten
What is the most important responsibility of the US Congress?
To make laws
What is the acronym for the President?
P.O.T.U.S
How long can a federal judge serve on the bench?
No term limits
Article IV establishes that state laws may be overruled by what
How many amendments are in the US Constitution?
27 Amendments
What are the two houses of the US Congress?
House of Representatives; Senate
Which "Role of the President" gives him the power to direct our military?
Commander-in-Chief
Who can override a Supreme Court decision?
Only a future Supreme Court
Under Article VII of the US Constitution, how many states had to ratify the Constitution before it would go into effect as the new form of government of the United States?
Nine
Which amendment protects your "right to remain silent?"
5th Amendment
Who is the President of the US Senate?
The VP of the US
Which President of the US was elected 4 times, prompting the ratification of the 22nd Amendment limiting presidential terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Article V of the US Constitution outlines the process to do what?
Change (or Amend ) the Constitution
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Under the "Checks and Balances" principle of the US Constitution, what fraction of both houses of Congress can override a presidential veto?
two-thirds
Under the "Checks and Balances" principle of the US Constitution, who can the President of the US appoint?
Federal Judges
What are the three (3) levels of the Federal Court System?
Supreme Court; Circuit Court of Appeals; District Courts