Constitution Test
Vice President
Amendment 25 of the US constitution establishes procedures for what person to take over in the event that the president dies
Exectutive
Article II of the constitution describes the powers of what branch of government?
24th Amendment
Before this amendment, most poor people, ethic and racial minorities were kept from voting because of "poll taxes"
19th Amendment
In 1920, which amendment to the constitution was set in order not to deny the right to vote based on a persons sex
10 years
The 22nd amendment limits the total of years that a US President can serve to no longer than what
legislative
article 1 of the US constitution establishes which branch of government
judicial
article 3 of the constitution describes the powers of what branch of government
2/3
by what fraction of a vote may the two houses of congress override a presidents veto
6 years
how long is the US senators term of office
435
how many members are there in the US house of representatives
2
how many senators are there for each state
2
how many terms can a us president serve
at least one time per year
how many times must congress assemble each year
100
how many total US senators are there
Enforce laws
whaht does the executive branch of government do
Bill of rights
what are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called
Judicial
what branch of us government interprets the laws
Makes the laws
what does the legislative branch of governement do
30
what is the minimum age for a member of the senate
the preamble
what part of the US constitution states it fundamental purpose
house of representives
where does a bill start if it involves raising revenue
President
which US official has the power to veto bills
21st amendment
which amendment repealed the 18th amendment )Prohibition)
1st amendment
which bill of rights amendment guarantees freedom of speech religion and the right to assemble
7th amendment
which of the first 10 amendments allows for the defendant a jury trial if the amount in question is over 20 dollars
10th amendment
which of the first 10 amendments says that powers not granted to the federal government are to be retained by the states
6th amendment
which of the first ten amendments allows a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury?
senate
which part of congress has the power to act as a jury during the impeachment of executive or judicial branches of government
25 years
wht is the minimum age for a us house of representative
2nd amendment
the right to bear arms is guaranteed by which of the first 10 amendments
"we the people of the united states"
this clause in the preamble makes it clear that the authors of the constitution wanted the people to be the ultimate authority
to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
this clause of the preamble means to bring freedom and liberty to the people now and in the future
insure domestic tranquility
this clause of the preamble means to bring peace at home inside the country
Form a more perfect union
this clause of the preamble means to create a better government than the articles of confederation
establish justice
this clause of the preamble means to create a justice system.
provide for the common defense
this clause of the preamble means to create and maintain a national defense against other countries
promote the general welfare
this clause of the preamble means to establish and maintain a healthy economy population and society
constitution
this document serves as the supreme law of the land for the us
27
How many amendments are there in the constitution
8th Amendment
Cruel and unusual punishment against a convicted criminal is forbidden by which of the first 10 amendments
9th Amendment
This amendment forbids any person from being denied their basic constitutional rights
3rd Amendment
This amendment prevents any solider in the time of peace to be quartered in a private citizens home without their consent
Vice President
What U.S official is designated the role of the President of the senate?
26th Amendment
What amendment establishes the minimum age requirement for voting at 18
1. Natural born citizen of U.S 2. 35 years old 3. Permanent resident of the U.S for at least 14 years
What are the 3 requirements to be the President off the U.S
Legislative
What branch of the US government makes the laws
Interprets laws
What does the judicial branch of government do
State of the Union Address
When the president gives information in the form of a yearly televised speech to the american people it is call what
Exectutive
Which branch of U.S government carries out the laws?
5th Amendment
Which of the first 10 amendments forbids double jeopardy
4th amendment
Which of the first 10 amendments protects a person's property from a search without a judge ordered warrant
2/3 majority of the house & senate adopted by 3/4 states
an amendment to the constitution must pass by what minimum margins
Slavery
the 13th amendment to the constitution abolished what