Constitution - Article 2 & 3

Question 1

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A Supreme Court Justice recently died.
Who is the lucky person to have the power to appoint a replacement?

Answer 1

Article 2, Section 2

Question 2

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Your friend wants to run for President. How old must they be to run for this high office?

Answer 2

Article 2, Section 1

Question 3

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Two states are having an argument about a river that borders both their states. Who is responsible for settling a conflict between two states?

Answer 3

Article 3, Section 2

Question 4

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Your dad is a lawyer who is interested in serving on the Supreme Court. How long would he serve for?

Answer 4

Article 3, Section 1

Question 5

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In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump lost the popular vote but won the electoral vote. Who appointed the electors who cast those votes?

Answer 5

Article 2, Section 1, Clause iii

Question 6

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The military discovered the hideout of Osama bin Laden in 2010. Who gave the military the order to capture him? Who is Commander in Chief of the armed forces?

Answer 6

Article 2, Section 2

Question 7

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A woman is accused of tax fraud (lying to avoid paying more taxes). Is she entitled to a trial by jury?

Answer 7

Article 3, section 2

Question 8

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Ms. Koroski’s mom is 65 years old, a citizen, and was born in Jerusalem, Israel. She is a doctor. Can she run for President?

Answer 8

Article 2, section 1

Question 9

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The U.S. and Russia recently agreed to lower tariffs (taxes) on imports. Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?

Answer 9

Article 2, Section 2

Question 10

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The Illinois governor recently denounced Donald Trump (publicly declared that he was wrong). Can this governor be tried for treason?

Answer 10

Article 3, section 3

Question 11

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You just voted in your first Presidential election and you are so excited to do it again. How long must you wait to vote for another President? (Their term)

Answer 11

Article 2