1. US Constitution
Review 3

2. Which amendment requires
indictment by a grand jury?

3. Amendment V
(5)

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

5. Article VI
(6)

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

7. Census

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

9. ¾ Majority

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

11. Amendment VII (7)

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

13. 3 branches

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

15. Amendment I
(1)

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

17. September 17, 1787

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

19. 2/3 majority

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

21. Amendment XX
(20)

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

23. Amendment VI
(6)

24. Which amendment protects against unreasonable search & seizure?

25. Amendment IV
(4)

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

27. New Jersey

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

29. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

30. The number of Senators
is based on what?

31. Equality

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

33. Congressional Record

34. Who tries impeachments?

35. Senate

36. Which amendment changes salaries
of the House?

37. Amendment XXVII
(27)

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

39. Ex Post Facto Law

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

41. Chief Legislator

42. Where do impeachment charges begin?

43. House of Representatives

44. What does Article IV address?

45. The needs of the states

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

47. Amendment XI
(11)

48. Which amendment abolished slavery?

49. Amendment XIII
(13)

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

51. Population

52. How many Articles are
in the Constitution?

53. 7 Articles

54. over impeachment trials
Who presides
over impeachment trials
of the President?

55. Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court

56. Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?

57. Amendment V
(5)

58. protects against cruel and unusual
Which amendment
protects against cruel and unusual
punishment?

59. Amendment XVIII
(8)

60. Which Article tells
how laws are made?

61. Article I
(1)

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

63. Amendment XII
(12)

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

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

66. This is one person over half?

67. Quorum

68. prohibition amendment?
Which amendment is the
prohibition amendment?

69. Amendment XVIII
(18)

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

71. Search Warrant

72. Which article established
the Supreme Court?

73. Article III (3)

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

75. Commander-in-Chief

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

77. Amendment XXIII (23)

78. Who did state legislatures
used to elect?

79. Senators

80. What is the job of the
Executive Branch?

81. Enforce Laws

82. When did the US Constitution go
into effect?

83. June 21, 1788

84. What office can a naturalized citizen
not become?

85. President
of the
United States

86. Who has the power
to admit new states?

87. Congress

88. Which amendment limits
a President to 2 terms?

89. Amendment XXII
(22)

90. What is the supreme law of the land?

91. US Constitution

92. How old must the President be?

93. 35 years old

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

95. Benjamin Franklin

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

97. Jonathan Dayton

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

99. Treason

100. Why was the electoral college
established?

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

102. Who has the power
to admit new states?

103. Congress

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

105. Amendment V
(5)

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

107. Preamble
Articles
Amendments

108. citizenship to former slaves?
Which amendment gives
citizenship to former slaves?

109. Amendment XIV
(14)

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

111. Chief Executive

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

113. 1. 25 years old
2. Citizen of US for 7 years
3. Live in state elected

114. Declaration of Independence?
What man wrote the
Declaration of Independence?

115. Thomas Jefferson

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

117. Writ of Certiorari

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

119. Article V
(5)

120. What is an indictment?

121. Formal Charge
against a Person

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

123. Reserved Powers

124. Which amendment permits Congress
to tax income?

125. Amendment XVI
(16)

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

127. Revolutionary War

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

129. 9 of 13 states

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

131. 100 Senators

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

133. Amendment XVII (17)

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

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

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

137. 91 District Courts

138. What is the job of the
Legislative Branch?

139. To make laws

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

141. Amendment XV
(15)

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

143. Writ of Habeas Corpus

144. Where do revenue bills
originate?

145. House of Representatives

146. Which amendment prevents
excessive bail?

147. Amendment VIII (8)

148. House of Representatives are elected for how many years?

149. 2 years

150. Congress is divided
into how many houses?

151. 2 Houses

152. prevents excessive fines?
Which amendment
prevents excessive fines?

153. Amendment VIII
(8)

154. This amendment protects the rights of the accused?

155. Amendment VI
(6)

156. Which amendment lowers
the voting age to 18?

157. Amendment XXVI
(26)

158. Constitutional Convention meet?
Where did the
Constitutional Convention meet?

159. Philadelphia

160. Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?

161. Amendment VIII
(8)

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

163. Appellate Jurisdiction

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

165. 5 Justices

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

167. Original Jurisdiction

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

169. Amendment I
(1)

170. the basic legal protection amendment?
Which amendment is
the basic legal protection amendment?

171. Amendment V
(5)

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

173. Amendment III
(3)

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

175. Population

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

177. John Roberts, Jr.

178. to change the Constitution?
This Article tells how
to change the Constitution?

179. Article V
(5)

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

181. Sandra Day O’Conner

182. Which amendment repealed the prohibition amendment?

183. Amendment XXI
(21)

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

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

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

187. Amendment VI
(6)

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

189. Coin Money

190. Who is the presiding officer
of the Senate?

191. Vice President

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

193. Legislative Branch

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

195. Articles of Confederation

196. Who approves all appointments to the Supreme Court?

197. Senate

198. Which amendment requires
a search warrant?

199. Amendment IV
(4)

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

201. 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

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

203. Article I Section 8
Elastic Clause

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

205. Declare War

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

207. Pocket Veto

208. When does a person actually
become President?

209. When he/she takes
oath of office

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

211. Delegated Powers

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

213. 12 Appeals Courts

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

215. They are not listed
in the Constitution

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

217. Article VII (7)

218. What type of law punishes
without a trial?

219. Bill of Attainder

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

221. Congress

222. Which amendment refused to pay Confederate War debts?

223. Amendment XIV
(14)

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

225. Separation of Powers

226. Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?

227. Senate

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

229. Amendment XXV
(25)

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

231. Amendment X
(10)

232. How many amendments
have been added?

233. 27 Amendments

234. Who appoints justices
to the Supreme Court?

235. President

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

237. Vetoing Laws

238. is the “etcetera” amendment?
Which amendment
is the “etcetera” amendment?

239. Amendment IX
(9)

240. How does the preamble begin?

241. We the People
of the United States

242. This is the smaller group of people?

243. Minority

244. List the 5 jobs of the President:

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

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

247. Vice President

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

249. Concurrent Powers

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

251. Amendment XX
(20)

252. What article lists the powers
of Congress?

253. Article I
(1)

254. This is the length of a meeting?

255. Term

256. US Senators are elected
for how many years?

257. 6 years

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

259. Double Jeopardy

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

261. Bill of Rights

262. This means to remove
from office?

263. To expel

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

265. Amendment II
(2)

266. What is the purpose
of the Preamble?

267. To introduce
the Constitution

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

269. Preamble

270. What does bi-cameral mean?

271. 2 houses

272. When was the first term of Congress?

274. What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

275. To interpret or define the laws

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

277. Article II (2)

278. How many justices are
on the Supreme Court?

279. 9 justices

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

281. Chief of State

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

283. Amendment XVIII
(18)

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

285. Amendment XXIV (24)

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

287. Virginia Plan

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

289. LIFE

290. Which amendment gives women
the right to vote?

291. Amendment XIX (19)

292. Who has the power to declare war?

293. Congress

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

295. Amendment XIII
(13)

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

297. 1. 30 years old
2. Citizen of US for 9 years
3. Live in state to represent

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

299. Amendment IX
(9)

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

301. 435