1. Constit- utional Principles Roles of Gov’t Voting for President Illinois Const. and Flag Code Rights of a Citizen The Legislat-ive Branch The Judicial Branch Federal, State, or both Federal, State, or both continued Miscella- neous 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 300

2. In what year was the Constitution written? 1787 Back to Qs

3. Who does the Preamble say is creating the Constitution? The people Back to Qs

4. What is a Constitution? A basic framework for the government. Back to Qs

5. What does it mean to say that the Constitution “separates powers”? It means that power is divided between the three branches of government. Back to Qs

6. What is federalism? That power is shared between the state and national governments. Back to Qs

7. Who is in charge of the House of Representatives? The Speaker of the House Back to Qs

8. Who in the federal government interprets the laws? The Supreme Court Back to Qs

9. What is the President’s role in the military? To act as Commander-in-Chief Back to Qs

10. What is the primary purpose of the Vice President? To take over if the President is incapable of acting as president. Back to Qs

11. Who conducts foreign policy? The President Back to Qs

12. How many terms may a President serve? 2 Back to Qs

13. How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidency? 270 (a majority + 1) Back to Qs

14. The chief executive of the US is the President. Who is the chief executive of the state of Illinois? The governor Back to Qs

15. If all candidates fail to get a majority of electoral votes, who decides the election? The House of Representatives Back to Qs

16. What is the smallest number of electoral votes a state can have? 3 (2 Senators + 1 Representative = 3 Electoral votes) Back to Qs

17. What national lawmaking body is the Illinois General Assembly most like? The United States Congress Back to Qs

18. What is the meaning of a flag at half-staff? That someone important, like a President, has died. Back to Qs

19. How are Illinois Supreme Court Justices chosen? They are elected by the people. Back to Qs

20. In what way do we use the flag to honor men and women who have served and died in the U.S. military? By draping their coffin with a U.S. Flag. Back to Qs

21. Each Illinois voter votes for ___ number of state representatives and ___ number of state senators. 1 state representative and 1 state senator Back to Qs

22. Are citizens guaranteed the right to hear witnesses against them? Yes– by the 6 th Amendment! Back to Qs

23. The Constitution forbids Congress from passing a bill of attainder. This guarantees citizens what right? The right to a trial. Back to Qs

24. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights (first 10 Amendments)? To protect the liberties of the people. Back to Qs

25. When was the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution) added? At the first session of Congress Back to Qs

26. The 6 th Amendment guarantees “due process” of law. What does that mean? That civil and criminal proceedings (arrests, trials, etc.) must follow the law. Back to Qs

27. How many years are in 1 term for a member of the House of Representatives? 2 years Back to Qs

28. How is representation in the House of Representatives determined? Based on the number of people living in that state Back to Qs

29. In most cases, what does a bill need to become a law? A simple majority in both houses of congress (House of Representatives and the Senate) and the President’s signature. Back to Qs

30. If the President vetoes a bill, how can that bill still become a law? If a 2/3 majority in each house of Congress votes for it. Back to Qs

31. When a bill is proposed, what is the first thing the House (or Senate) does? Send it to a committee to review all the details. Back to Qs

32. What is the length of a term for a Supreme Court justice? Supreme Court justices serve for life! Back to Qs

33. Federal or State: Who decides if someone is guilty of committing a murder in Illinois? State of Illinois courts Back to Qs

34. Federal or state: Who decides if someone is guilty of killing a U.S. government official? Federal courts Back to Qs

35. How are Federal judges chosen? They are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Back to Qs

36. What does “Judicial Review” mean? That the Supreme Court has the right to declare laws unconstitutional (this is interpreting laws and the Constitution) Back to Qs

37. Federal, State, or both: Who creates rules for voting? State Back to Qs

38. Federal, State, or both: Who collects taxes? Both! Back to Qs

39. Federal, State, or both: Who issues passports? Federal Back to Qs

40. Federal, State, or both: who makes decisions about high school graduation requirements? States Back to Qs

41. Federal, State, or both: Who makes decisions about businesses that cross state borders? Federal Back to Qs

42. Federal, State, or both: Who has the power to tax imports? (but not exports—nobody taxes exports) Federal Back to Qs

43. Federal, State, or both: Who sets up traffic court? States Back to Qs

44. Federal, State, or both: Who makes decisions about age requirements to hold jobs? States Back to Qs

45. Federal, State, or both: Who makes decisions about business within the state of Illinois? The state of Illinois Back to Qs

46. Federal, State, or both: Who coins money? Federal Back to Qs

47. Who appoints ambassadors? The President Back to Qs

48. What rules does the Constitution establish regarding titles of nobility? That neither state nor federal governments may grant titles of nobility. Back to Qs

49. What is Double Jeopardy? Being charged with the same crime twice. Back to Qs

50. It would be unconstitutional to suspend the right to a writ of habeas corpus in peacetime. What does this mean? That people are protected from unjust imprisonment. Back to Qs

51. What are the two ways to become a citizen? 1.To be born in the United States 2.To be “naturalized” Back to Qs