United States Constitution Trivia Game Prepared by Mrs. Sisk, Mrs. Jeserig Mrs. Wieser

RULES Two teams Team Captain provides final answer RULES Two teams Team Captain provides final answer! Team members must work together! Teams must maintain appropriate noise level! Decision of scoring and rules is the responsibility of M.C. and decisions may or may not be final! When we learn…We all WIN!!!

Answer each question for full 10 points Round 1 Answer each question for full 10 points or choose a multiple choice answer for 5 points

What was the first constitution of the thirteen colonies called? 10 points

What was the first constitution of the thirteen colonies called? Declaration of Independence U.S. Legislature Articles of Confederation 5 points

What was the first constitution of the thirteen colonies called? Declaration of Independence U.S. Legislature Articles of Confederation

What was wrong with the first constitution that a new one was needed? 10 points

What was wrong with the first constitution that a new one was needed? Gave Congress too much power Gave President too much power Gave the states too much power 5 points

What was wrong with the first constitution that a new one was needed? Gave Congress too much power Gave President too much power Gave the states too much power

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 10 points

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Amendments Preamble Articles 5 points

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Amendments Preamble Articles

What are the three branches of government called? 10 points

What are the three branches of government called? Legislative, Executive, Judicial Federal, State, Local President, Vice President, Cabinet 5 points

What are the three branches of government called? Legislative, Executive, Judicial Federal, State, Local President, Vice President, Cabinet

What does the system of checks and balances mean? 10 points

checks and balances mean? What does the system of checks and balances mean? The Treasury Department keeps track of each other The way a candidate is elected to office The President, Congress, and Supreme Court can check each other’s powers 5 points

checks and balances mean? What does the system of checks and balances mean? The Treasury Department keeps track of each other The way a candidate is elected to office The President, Congress, and Supreme Court can check each other’s powers

purpose of the Legislative What is the purpose of the Legislative branch? 10 points

What is the purpose of the Legislative branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws 5 points

What is the purpose of the Legislative branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws

purpose of the Executive What is the purpose of the Executive branch? 10 points

What is the purpose of the Executive branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws 5 points

What is the purpose of the Executive branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws

purpose of the Judicial What is the purpose of the Judicial branch? 10 points

What is the purpose of the Judicial branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws 5 points

What is the purpose of the Judicial branch? Enforces the laws, carries out the laws, suggests new laws Interprets the laws, decides if the laws are constitutional Makes laws

senators are from each state? How many senators are from each state? 10 points

senators are from each state? How many senators are from each state? 2 4 Depends on population in state 5 points

senators are from each state? How many senators are from each state? 2 4 Depends on population in state

must be at least ____ years old. A senator must be at least ____ years old. 10 points

must be at least ____ years old. A senator must be at least ____ years old. 25 30 35 5 points

must be at least ____ years old. A senator must be at least ____ years old. 25 30 35

Legislative, Executive Round 2 Choose either: Legislative, Executive or Judicial Answer correctly and earn 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Senate belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Senate belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Vice President belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Vice President belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Supreme Court belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Supreme Court belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Cabinet Members belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Cabinet Members belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Chief Justice belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

Legislative...Executive...Judicial Name the branch In which the Chief Justice belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

House of Representatives belongs. Name the branch In which the House of Representatives belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial 10 points

House of Representatives belongs. Name the branch In which the House of Representatives belongs. Legislative...Executive...Judicial

Round 3 Multiple Part Questions Answer each question correctly and earn 5 points for 1 answer 20 points for both or choose for 10 points

The senators from Illinois are ________ & _________ 20 points

The senators from Illinois are ________ & _________ Dick Cheney, Roland Burris Robert Churchill, Phil Crane Richard Durbin, Tammy Duckworth 10 points

The senators from Illinois are ________ & _________ Dick Cheney, Barak Obama Robert Churchill, Phil Crane Richard Durbin, Tammy Duckworth

The President appoints _______ members & ______ court judges

The President appoints _______ members & ______ court judges House, District Cabinet, Supreme Senate, Appeals 10 points

The President appoints _______ members & ______ court judges House, District Cabinet, Supreme Senate, Appeals

Round 4 Answer each question correctly and earn 15 points

The length of term for a senator is ______ years. 15 points

The length of term for a senator is ______ years. 6 15 points

There are ______ senators in Congress 15 points

There are ______ senators in Congress 100 15 points

How many representatives are from each state? 15 points

How many representatives are from each state? Depends on how many people live in each state. 15 points

term for a representative The length of term for a representative is ____ years. 15 points

term for a representative The length of term for a representative is ____ years. 2 15 points

There are _______ members in the House of Representatives 15 points

There are _______ members in the House of Representatives 435 15 points

Illinois has ______ members in the House of Representatives 15 points

Illinois has ______ members in the House of Representatives 19 15 points

The President may stay in office for ____ years 15 points

The President may stay in office for ____ years 8 15 points

The President may serve _____ terms 15 points

The President may serve _____ terms 2 15 points

Round 5 Answer each question correctly and earn 10 points

A senator must live: 10 points

A senator must live: In the state that he or she represents 10 points

must be a U.S. citizen for at least A senator must be a U.S. citizen for at least ______ years. 10 points

must be a U.S. citizen for at least A senator must be a U.S. citizen for at least ______ years. 9 10 points

may be elected for how many terms? A senator may be elected for how many terms? 10 points

may be elected for how many terms? A senator may be elected for how many terms? As many as elected by voters 10 points

A representative must live: 10 points

In the district of the state A representative must live: In the district of the state that he represents 10 points

A representative must be at least _____ years old 10 points

A representative must be at least _____ years old 25 10 points

A representative must be a U.S. citizen for at least _____ years 10 points

A representative must be a U.S. citizen for at least _____ years 7 10 points

can be elected for how many terms? A representative can be elected for how many terms? 10 points

can be elected for how many terms? A representative can be elected for how many terms? As many as elected by the voters 10 points

How many senators are elected every two years? 10 points

How many senators are elected every two years? 1/3 10 points

Where must revenue bills start? 10 points

House of Representatives Where must revenue bills start? House of Representatives 10 points

favors the states with less people? Which house favors the states with less people? 10 points

favors the states with less people? Which house favors the states with less people? Senate 10 points

favors the states with more people? Which house favors the states with more people? 10 points

favors the states with more people? Which house favors the states with more people? House of Representatives 10 points

meets in the ________________ in the city of __________________ The Congress meets in the ________________ in the city of __________________ 10 points

meets in the ________________ in the city of __________________ The Congress meets in the ________________ in the city of __________________ Capital Building Washington, D.C. 10 points

Round 6 Answer each question correctly and earn 10 points

The President and Vice President must be at least ______ years old 10 points

The President and Vice President must be at least ______ years old 35 10 points

The President and Vice President must be a ___________ citizen 10 points

The President and Vice President must be a ___________ citizen natural born 10 points

The President and Vice President must have lived in the U.S. for at least ________ years 10 points

The President and Vice President must have lived in the U.S. for at least ________ years 14 10 points

The President is elected by: 10 points

The President is elected by: The electoral votes of the states (electoral college) 10 points

The President may be _______________ from office 10 points

The President may be _______________ from office impeached 10 points

laws he/she does not like The President can ______ laws he/she does not like 10 points

laws he/she does not like The President can ______ laws he/she does not like veto 10 points

number of electoral votes of a state determined? How are the number of electoral votes of a state determined? 10 points

number of electoral votes of a state determined? How are the number of electoral votes of a state determined? Number of representatives + Number of senators 10 points

What group advises the President? 10 points

What group advises the President? Cabinet Members 10 points

A ____ vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the President’s veto 10 points

A ____ vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the President’s veto 2/3 (of both houses) 10 points

Which branch of government does the office of the President belong? 10 points

Which branch of government does the office of the President belong? Executive branch 10 points

Answer incorrectly and lose 15 points ! Round 7 Answer each True or False question correctly to earn 15 points Answer incorrectly and lose 15 points !

are elected by the state that he True or False Representatives are elected by the state that he or she represents. 15 points

FALSE They are elected by the voters of the district of the state that they represent. 15 points

True or False After 30 days a bill passed by Congress automatically becomes a law if the President does not act. 15 points

FALSE Only after 10 days 15 points

True or False A pocket veto occurs when Congress adjourns before the 10 day period is up and the President does not act on the bill. 15 points

TRUE 15 points

The Bill of Rights is the First True or False The Bill of Rights is the First 12 Amendments 15 points

FALSE The First 10 15 points

True or False If the President dies, the order of succession is: Vice President, President Pro-tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House. 15 points

FALSE Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-tempore of the Senate 15 points

Round 8 Answer each question correctly and earn 10 points

members are in the Supreme Court? How many members are in the Supreme Court? 10 points

9 10 points

What is the minimum age to become a Supreme Court judge? 10 points

Does Not Say 10 points

Where must a Supreme Court judge live? 10 points

Does Not Say 10 points

How does someone become a Supreme Court judge? 10 points

Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate 10 points

Provide the correct name and receive an Round 9 Provide the correct name and receive an incredible 25 points!

What is the full name of the President of the United States? 25 points

Donald John Trump 25 points

Vice President of the United States? What is the name of the Vice President of the United States? 25 points

Michael Richard Pence 25 points

of the state of Illinois? What is the name of the governor of the state of Illinois? 25 points

Bruce Rauner 25 points

Round 10 Answer each question correctly and earn 20 points

This Amendment changed the number of times a President can be elected: 20 points

22nd 20 points

The right to a speedy trial: 20 points

6th 20 points

Guarantees the freedom of religion: 20 points

1st 20 points

Provides for the “right to bear arms” 20 points

2nd 20 points

People are protected against unreasonable searches – police need a search warrant: 20 points

4th 20 points

freedom of assembly, freedom of the press Guarantees freedom of assembly, freedom of the press and speech: 20 points

1st 20 points

be tried twice for the same crime: A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime: 20 points

5th 20 points

Bails, fines and punishments cannot be unreasonable: 20 points

8th 20 points

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? 20 points

27 20 points

be forced to testify against himself: A person cannot be forced to testify against himself: 20 points

5th 20 points

Which Amendment changed the voter’s age to 18? 20 points

26th 20 points

How many articles are in the constitution? 20 points

7 20 points

Congratulations! You are well prepared and should do well on you Constitution Test! Good Luck!

Created by Mr. Novick May 2005 Modified by Ms. Lind 2009 Edited by Mr Created by Mr. Novick May 2005 Modified by Ms. Lind 2009 Edited by Mr. Davis 2010