Constitution Review
The Supreme law of the land is Called the…
The Supreme law of the land is Called the… CONSTITUTION
What are the first 10 amendments Called?
What are the first 10 amendments Called? The Bill of Rights
The 4 th Amendment states…
The 4 th Amendment States That people are protected From searches and Seizures without a search warrant
The First Amendment gives people Freedom of…
The First Amendment gives people Freedom of… Speech, religion, press, Petition, and assembly
The 2 nd Amendment protects Citizens rights …
The 2 nd Amendment protects Citizens rights … To bear arms
The 5 th Amendment states that a person Does not have to ______________ against himself or herself in court.
The 5 th Amendment states that a person Does not have to TESTIFY against himself or herself in court.
According to the 5 th Amendment A person cannot be tried ____________ For the same crime.
According to the 5 th Amendment A person cannot be tried TWICE For the same crime.
A speedy and public trial is Guaranteed by the __________ Amendment.
A speedy and public trial is Guaranteed by the 6th Amendment.
The 22 nd Amendment limits…
The President TO TWO terms
The right to reasonable bails, fines And punishments is protected by which Amendment?
The right to reasonable bails, fines And punishments is protected by which Amendment? The 8 th Amendment
The 13 th,14 th,and 15 th amendment Are amendments that occurred After the end of ___________
The 13 th,14 th,and 15 th amendment Are amendments that occurred After the end of Slavery.
The 13 th amendment …
Ended slavery
The 14 th amendment gave Former slaves….
The 14 th amendment gave Former slaves…. Rights as citizens
The 15 th amendment gave Former male slaves….
The 15 th amendment gave Former male slaves…. The right to vote
The 19 th amendment gave...
Women the right to vote
Does Washington D.C get To vote for President?
Does Washington D.C get To vote for President? YES! The 23 rd Amendment gave Washington D.C the right to vote for President.
18 year olds received the right to Vote by which amendment?
18 year olds received the right to Vote by which amendment? The 26 th Amendment
The U.S. government is divided Into ______ branches.
The U.S. government is divided Into THREE branches. Legislative Executive Judicial
Which branch judges the laws And the lawbreakers?
Which branch judges the laws And the lawbreakers? The JUDICIAL branch
Which branch enforces the laws?
The Executive Branch
Which branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
How many houses are in the Congress?
Two
What is Congress?
It is the Senate and House of Representatives
The compromise between the large states and the small states Made two houses in Congress. What was the compromise called?
The compromise between the large states and the small states Made two houses in Congress. What was the compromise called? The Great Compromise
Which house of Congress is based on Population?
Which house of Congress is based on Population? The House of Representatives
These are the House of Representatives Voting districts. Why are they all Different sizes?
These are the House of Representatives Voting districts. Why are they all Different sizes? They are different Sizes so they all have The same amount of People.
What is the process called that Counts the people that determines The number of votes each state receives In the House of Representatives?
What is the process called that Counts the people that determines The number of votes each state receives In the House of Representatives? The Census
How often does the Census occur?
Every 10 years
In which house of Congress does Each state receive two votes?
In which house of Congress does Each state receive two votes? The Senate
For a bill to go to the President how many Members of the House of Representatives And the Senate must vote yes for the bill?
For a bill to go to the President how many Members of the House of Representatives And the Senate must vote yes for the bill? A majority
Who may sign, veto, or pocket veto A bill?
Who may sign, veto, or pocket veto A bill? The President
Where must tax bill start?
In the House of Representatives
The Congress can coin money And tax the people, but can they Make laws that are not Listed in the Constitution.
The Congress can coin money And tax the people, but can they Make laws that are not Listed in the Constitution. Yes, Congress has implied powers that Allow them to make all laws necessary And proper.
The President can Declare war, right?
No, Congress must declare war.
The President is commander-in-chief Of the military (armed forces), right?
The President is commander-in-chief Of the military (armed forces), right? Yes, that is correct
If the President vetoes a bill, what Fraction of the House of Representatives And the Senate must vote yes for it to Become a law anyway?
If the President vetoes a bill, what Fraction of the House of Representatives And the Senate must vote yes for it to Become a law anyway? 2/3 of both the House and the Senate
The length of time a member of The House of Representatives Serves after elected is ___ years
The length of time a member of The House of Representatives Serves after elected is 2 years 2 years is a member of the House of Representatives term
How many years is the term of a Senator?
How many years is the term of a Senator? 6 years
All the Senators are not elected At the same time. What fraction are elected every 2 years?
All the Senators are not elected At the same time. What fraction are elected every 2 years? 1/3
A member of the House of Representatives must be at least How many years old?
A member of the House of Representatives must be at least How many years old? 25 years old
A member of the Senate must be at least How many years old?
A member of the Senate must be at least How many years old? 30 years old
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? The Speaker of the House
Who breaks a tie vote in the Senate?
The Vice-President
The Vice-President is not in the Senate Very often to act as its leader. When the Vice-President is not there who is The leader of the Senate?
The Vice-President is not in the Senate Very often to act as its leader. When the Vice-President is not there who is The leader of the Senate? The President Pro-Tempore
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Who is the head of the Executive Branch? The President
Who gives the President advice?
The President’s Cabinet
Who appoints the members of the President’s cabinet?
Who appoints the members of the President’s cabinet? The Presidents always appoints
Who appoints the members of the Supreme Court?
Who appoints the members of the Supreme Court? The Presidents always appoints
Who appoints ambassadors?
The Presidents always appoints
Who must approve the President’s Appointments?
Who must approve the President’s Appointments? The Senate
What is the Citizenship requirement For the President?
What is the Citizenship requirement For the President? The President must be a natural born citizen
From who must a Presidential Candidate receive a majority of votes From in order to become President?
From who must a Presidential Candidate receive a majority of votes From in order to become President? The Electoral college.
Is it possible for a Presidential candidate To receive the most votes from the people And not be elected President?
Is it possible for a Presidential candidate To receive the most votes from the people And not be elected President? Oh yes it is. The electoral college is what counts.
For more information on the history of Electoral votes go to
If the President is no longer able to Serve who would become President?
If the President is no longer able to Serve who would become President? The Vice-President
If the President and Vice-President Can not serve as President who Would become President
If the President and Vice-President Can not serve as President who Would become President The Speaker of the House
What is the term used that states That a person cannot be held in jail Without knowing what the charges are Against them
What is the term used that states That a person cannot be held in jail Without knowing what the charges are Against them. Habeas Corpus
Congress cannot punish a person for An act that was not against the law When it was committed. What is this Type of law called?
Congress cannot punish a person for An act that was not against the law When it was committed. What is this Type of law called? An Expo Facto Law
Do you have any dollar bills that are Issued by the state of Illinois?
Do you have any dollar bills that are Issued by the state of Illinois? No all money is issued by the U.S. government
Trying to overthrow the government Of the U.S. or helping U.S enemies Is known as …
Trying to overthrow the government Of the U.S. or helping U.S enemies Is known as … Treason
What is the minimum age of The President?
What is the minimum age of The President? 35 years old
How many years is one of the President’s terms?
How many years is one of the President’s terms? 4 years
The top court in the Judicial Branch Is the…
The top court in the Judicial Branch Is the… Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9 – (1 chief justice and 8 other justices)
If the courts believe that a law Goes against the Constitution they Can declare the law…
If the courts believe that a law Goes against the Constitution they Can declare the law… Unconstitutional
If the courts believe that a law Goes against the Constitution they Can declare the law… Unconstitutional This process is known as…
If the courts believe that a law Goes against the Constitution they Can declare the law… Unconstitutional This process is known as… Judicial review
What is the minimum age For a federal judge?
What is the minimum age For a federal judge? There is no age requirement
What is the term of a federal judge?
Life under good behavior
The power of a court to rule in A certain area is known as …
The power of a court to rule in A certain area is known as … Jurisdiction
A formal charge of wrongdoing is Known as…
A formal charge of wrongdoing is Known as… Impeachment
If a President, cabinet member, Or judge commits a crime, which House of Congress can impeach The person
If a President, cabinet member, Or judge commits a crime, which House of Congress can impeach the person? The House of Representatives
Which house of Congress serves as A court in an impeachment case?
Which house of Congress serves as A court in an impeachment case? The Senate
What part of the Constitution States the goals of the Constitution?
What part of the Constitution States the goals of the Constitution? The Preamble
The Preamble – Goal 1 In order to form _______________
The Preamble – Goal 1 In order to forma more perfect union
The Preamble – Goal 2 ?
Establish Justice
The Preamble – Goal 3 Insure…
The Preamble – Goal 3 Insure Domestic Tranquility
The Preamble – Goal 4 Provide…
The Preamble – Goal 4 Provide for the Common Defense
The Preamble – Goal 5 Promote…
The Preamble – Goal 5 Promote the General Welfare
The Preamble – Goal 6 Secure the …
The Preamble – Goal 6 Secure the blessings of liberty
The father of the Constitution is…
James Madison
Where and when was the Constitution written?
Where and when was the Constitution written? Philadelphia, 1787
What was the first government Of the U.S. called?
What was the first government Of the U.S. called? The Articles of Confederation
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation? It was too weak, it could not Protect the people
What event showed the Constitution Was too weak?
What event showed the Constitution Was too weak? When farmer Daniel Shay tried to Overthrow the government of Massachusetts – Shay’s rebellion
According to the Preamble who Wrote the Constitution?
According to the Preamble who Wrote the Constitution? We the People