Like an introductory paragraph, to introduce the reader why the Constitution was written and what it contains
100
In total, how many Senators make up our Federal Congress
100, two per state
100
What is the main purpose of the Executive Branch
To enforce or execute the law
100
What is the chief responsibility of the judicial branch?
To interpret the law (judge it according to the Constitution)
100
What are the 5 basic rights afforded to all American citizens in Amendment One?
Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Petition
200
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
Make certain for peace within the nation
200
How is the number of House of Representatives determined per state
The population of each state
200
Who is the United States Commander in Chief (commander of all the armed forces)
The President
200
What authority makes up the United States top judicial court
The Supreme Court
200
What does Amendment Two state?
The right to bear arms (protect oneself from a person(s) or government)
300
What is meant by "provide for the common defense"?
Provide for a military to defend the nation
300
What is the minimum age required to be a Representative and minimum age to be a Senator?
25 and 30 years old, respectively
300
What is the President's Cabinet?
Members of the President's Cabinet are the advisory board; giving advice about the program or department they are responsible (military, commerce, education, treasury, foreign affairs, etc)
300
How many justices make up the top judicial court in the United States
9 (8 justices and 1 chief justice)
300
What right do people have because of Amendment Four?
The right to privacy (no illegal search and seizure, search warrants must be granted)
400
What is meant by "promote the general welfare"?
Provide for the necessities for the well-being and safety of the citizens
400
Who must initiate a bill before it can go through the process of becoming a law?
Either a House of Representative member or a Senator
400
Describe three things a President can do when presented a bill
He can sign it, veto it, or do nothing (pocket veto)
400
When the highest federal court in the United States makes a decision, what is the outcome of the decision?
The decision is final and defendant cannot appeal to another court. Their decision will be law for all similar cases and in all 50 states
400
According to Amendment Five people have the right to Due Process. What does that mean?
Citizens are granted the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty and go through the legal process of a trial in a court of law with representatives, witnesses, evidence, and a jury
500
Define the word "posterity" as it relates to "securing the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"
Our future generations of citizens (children)
500
If the President or high ranking government official is impeached (charges against to remove from office), what part of Congress has the ability to begin the process?
Senate
500
What is the minimum age to be president, citizenship requirement, number of consecutive years living within the United States, and one term length
35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years, and four years
500
What is the term length for a justice and who appoints them to their position, and who must approve
Justices appointed for life (until retirement, death, or no longer able to serve), the President appoints, the Senate must approve.
500
What does Amendment 8 grant citizens
There is to be no cruel or unusual punishment. The fines or punishment must fit the crime committed.