1. US Constitution Review

2. Which amendment guarantees the rights not listed in the Constitution to be given to the people?

3. Amendment IX (9)

4. What is the term of the Justices of the Supreme Court?

5. LIFE

6. Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?

7. Amendment II (2)

8. How does the preamble begin?

9. We the People of the United States

10. What is it called when each branch of government has different responsibilities?

11. Separation of Powers

12. What are the qualifications of the Supreme Court Justice?

13. They are not listed in the Constitution

14. List the 6 goals of the Constitution that are listed in the Preamble.

15. 1. Form a more perfect union 2. Provide for a common defense 3. Establish justice 4. Ensure domestic tranquility 5. Promote general welfare 6. Secure the blessings of liberty

16. Which Amendment guarantees a court-appointed lawyer, if needed?

17. Amendment VI (6)

18. Which amendment is the basic legal protection amendment?

19. Amendment V (5)

20. Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18?

21. Amendment XXVI (26)

22. This gives a person the right to appear in person, in court.

23. Writ of Habeas Corpus

24. How many states were needed to approve the Constitution?

25. 9 of 13 states

26. What are the 3 main requirements of a member of the House of Representatives?

27. 1.25 years old 2.Citizen of US for 7 years 3.Live in state elected

28. This is carrying on war against the US and giving help to the enemies.

29. Treason

30. When did the US Constitution go into effect?

31. June 21, 1788

32. Which amendment is the prohibition amendment?

33. Amendment XVIII (18)

34. What are the 3 major branches of the Judicial Branch?

35. 1.Supreme Court 2.Court of Appeals 3.District Courts

36. Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

37. Amendment XVIII (8)

38. Who presides over impeachment trials of the President?

39. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

40. Which amendment abolished slavery?

41. Amendment XIII (13)

42. What does Article IV address?

43. The needs of the states

44. This punishes for something that was not illegal when it was done?

45. Ex Post Facto Law

46. Who tries impeachments?

47. Senate

48. Who usually administers the oath of office to the President?

49. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

50. Which amendment protects against unreasonable search & seizure?

51. Amendment IV (4)

52. What fraction of both houses does it take to propose an amendment?

53. 2/3 majority

54. Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition?

55. Amendment I (1)

56. What fraction of Congress does it take to ratify a new amendment?

57. ¾ Majority

58. Which article confirms the authority of the US Constitution?

59. Article VI (6)

60. Which amendment requires indictment by a grand jury?

61. Amendment V (5)

62. Which amendment was the result of the Civil War?

63. Amendment XIII (13)

64. This is the job of the President as “sole person in charge of all foreign relations”?

65. Chief of State

66. Which amendment forbids the manufacture and sale of alcohol?

67. Amendment XVIII (18)

68. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

69. 9 justices

70. When was the first term of Congress?

71. 1789 - 1791

72. What part of the Constitution tells why it was written?

73. Preamble

74. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

75. Bill of Rights

76. What article lists the powers of Congress?

77. Article I (1)

78. US Senators are elected for how many years?

79. 6 years

80. What is it called when both the Federal and State governments have powers?

81. Concurrent Powers

82. List the 5 jobs of the President:

83. 1.Commander-in-Chief 2.Chief Executive 3.Chief of State 4.Chief Legislator 5.Chief of Party

84. How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

85. Vetoing Laws

86. This is taken every ten years to find out how many people live in each state?

87. Census

88. How many amendments have been added?

89. 27 Amendments

90. Which amendment tells what to do in case of Presidential disability?

91. Amendment XXV (25)

92. Which amendment refused to pay Confederate War debts?

93. Amendment XIV (14)

94. This amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury?

95. Amendment VII (7)

96. What type of law punishes without a trial?

97. Bill of Attainder

98. What are the powers called that are given specifically to the Federal Government?

99. Delegated Powers

100. This is when the President does not sign a bill within 10 days after Congress adjourns.

101. Pocket Veto

102. What date was the US Constitution approved by the convention?

103. September 17, 1787

104. What section of the Constitution gives Congress power to pass laws “necessary and proper”?

105. Article I Section 8 Elastic Clause

106. Which amendment requires a search warrant?

107. Amendment IV (4)

108. What law held together the colonies prior to the Constitution?

109. Articles of Confederation

110. Which amendment moved the Presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20?

111. Amendment XX (20)

112. Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

113. Vice President

114. List the top 4 in line for succession of the President (in order):

115. 1.Vice President 2.Speaker of the House 3.President Pro Tempore 4.Secretary of State

116. Who was the first woman appointed Supreme Court Justice?

117. Sandra Day O’Conner

118. Which plan of government called for a unicameral plan of government?

119. New Jersey

120. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

121. John Roberts, Jr.

122. Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in peace time?

123. Amendment III (3)

124. What is it called when a case is heard by the Supreme Court the first time?

125. Original Jurisdiction

126. The number of Senators is based on what?

127. Equality

128. What is it called when the Supreme Court hears a case heard by a lower court?

129. Appellate Jurisdiction

130. Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?

131. Philadelphia

132. This amendment protects the rights of the accused?

133. Amendment VI (6)

134. Which amendment changes salaries of the House?

135. Amendment XXVII (27)

136. Congress is divided into how many houses?

137. 2 Houses

138. Which amendment prevents excessive bail?

139. Amendment VIII (8)

140. Which amendment forbids a state to stop a person from voting due to race or color?

141. Amendment XV (15)

142. This is the job of the President to have “power to veto laws”?

143. Chief Legislator

144. How many District Courts are there in the Judicial Branch?

145. 91 District Courts

146. Which amendment permits Congress to tax income?

147. Amendment XVI (16)

148. Which amendment gives people the right to elect Senators directly?

149. Amendment XVII (17)

150. Which amendment provides a state cannot be sued in a Federal Court by another state?

151. Amendment XI (11)

152. What part of the US Constitution is considered the most important part?

153. Article V (5)

154. What is an indictment?

155. Formal Charge against a Person

156. What man wrote the Declaration of Independence?

157. Thomas Jefferson

158. The number of members to the House of Representatives is based on what?

159. Population

160. Name the title of the President to “run the country”?

161. Chief Executive

162. What are the 3 main bodies of the Constitution?

163. Preamble Articles Amendments

164. Who has the power to admit new states?

165. Congress

166. Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?

167. Amendment V (5)

168. Who was the youngest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

169. Jonathan Dayton

170. How old must the President be?

171. 35 years old

172. Which amendment limits a President to 2 terms?

173. Amendment XXII (22)

174. Which Article tells how laws are made?

175. Article I (1)

176. What office can a naturalized citizen not become?

177. President of the United States

178. Who did state legislatures used to elect?

179. Senators

180. What is the name of the power of the President that is associated with the military?

181. Commander-in-Chief

182. This is one person over half?

183. Quorum

184. What is the total number of Representatives in the House today?

185. 435

186. This is a document issued by a judge to a sheriff for the purpose of getting evidence?

187. Search Warrant

188. Which amendment gives residents of Washington, DC the right to vote?

189. Amendment XXIII (23)

190. What is the job of the Executive Branch?

191. Enforce Laws

192. Who has the power to admit new states?

193. Congress

194. Which amendment gives women the right to vote?

195. Amendment XIX (19)

196. What is the supreme law of the land?

197. US Constitution

198. Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

199. Benjamin Franklin

200. Why was the electoral college established?

201. To keep the people from making a mistake when choosing a President

202. Which amendment guarantees a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?

203. Amendment V (5)

204. Which amendment denies the state government power to charge a poll tax?

205. Amendment XXIV (24)

206. Which amendment gives citizenship to former slaves?

207. Amendment XIV (14)

208. This is a formal request for the Supreme Court to hear a case?

209. Writ of Certiorari

210. What are the powers called that are specifically given to the state?

211. Reserved Powers

212. What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

213. To interpret or define the laws

214. What war did the colonies win their independence from England?

215. Revolutionary War

216. What is the total number of Senators in Congress today?

217. 100 Senators

218. What is the purpose of the Preamble?

219. To introduce the Constitution

220. How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?

221. Overriding Veto (Pass laws over veto by 2/3 Majority)

222. What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

223. To make laws

224. Where do revenue bills originate?

225. House of Representatives

226. are elected for how many years?

227. 2 years

228. This is the length of a meeting?

229. Term

230. Which amendment prevents excessive fines?

231. Amendment VIII (8)

232. This is the smaller group of people?

233. Minority

234. Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?

235. Amendment VIII (8)

236. How many Justices does it take to reach a decision on the Supreme Court?

237. 5 Justices

238. Which amendment gives the people the right to ask the government to change?

239. Amendment I (1)

240. What determines the number of Representatives in the House?

241. Population

242. Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?

243. Senate

244. This Article tells how to change the Constitution?

245. Article V (5)

246. Which amendment repealed the prohibition amendment?

247. Amendment XXI (21)

248. What does the Constitution specifically forbid states to do?

249. Coin Money

250. Which branch of government is responsible for maintaining an Army?

251. Legislative Branch

252. How many branches is the power in the US divided among?

253. 3 branches

254. Who approves all appointments to the Supreme Court?

255. Senate

256. Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

257. Amendment VI (6)

258. What does the President of the US not have the power to do?

259. Declare War

260. When does a person actually become President?

261. When he/she takes oath of office

262. How many Appeals Courts are in the Judicial Branch?

263. 12 Appeals Courts

264. This is a written record of all meetings of Congress?

265. Congressional Record

266. Which article tells how the Constitution was to replace the Articles of Confederation?

267. Article VII (7)

268. Which article established the Supreme Court?

269. Article III (3)

270. Who confirms the person appointed by the President to fill the vacant office of the Vice President?

271. Congress

272. Which amendment provides the election of the President and Vice President on separate ballots?

273. Amendment XII (12)

274. Which amendment reserves powers not specifically given to the Federal government, given to the states?

275. Amendment X (10)

276. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

277. President

278. Which amendment is the “etcetera” amendment?

279. Amendment IX (9)

280. Who takes the President’s place if he/she is unable to serve a full term?

281. Vice President

282. Which amendment protects against the “Lame Ducks”?

283. Amendment XX (20)

284. This is when a person is tried twice for the same crime?

285. Double Jeopardy

286. This means to remove from office?

287. To expel

288. What does bi-cameral mean?

289. 2 houses

290. How many Articles are in the Constitution?

291. 7 Articles

292. Where can you find the qualifications of the President?

293. Article II (2)

294. Which plan of government proposed called for a bi-cameral Congress based on population?

295. Virginia Plan

296. Where do impeachment charges begin?

297. House of Representatives

298. Who has the power to declare war?

299. Congress

300. What are the 3 major requirements of a Senator?

301. 1.30 years old 2.Citizen of US for 9 years 3.Live in state to represent