Constitution Quiz

Question 1

Article I deals with the _____ branch of government

Answer 1

Article I = Legislative

Question 2

Article II deals with the _____ branch of government

Answer 2

Article II = Executive

Question 3

Article III deals with the _____ branch of government

Answer 3

Article III = Judicial

Question 4

Article IV gives all citizens _____________ in other states

Answer 4

Article IV = Privileges and Immunities

Question 5

Under Article V, the Constitution can be amended by _____ and _____

Answer 5

1. 2/3 of both Houses (Congress)

2. The Senate

Question 6

Under Article VI, the Constitution is the ____________

Answer 6

Supreme Law of the Land

Question 7

What is the job of the Vice President, under Article I Sec. 3?

Answer 7

To break ties!!!!

President of the Senate

Question 8

Which part of the legislature has the power of impeachment?

Answer 8

House of Representatives

Question 9

Which part of the legislature has the power TO CONVICT in impeachment proceedings? By what percentage must the conviction pass?

Answer 9

1. Senate

2. 2/3

Question 10

Explain how laws are made in the United States (5 Steps)

Answer 10

1. A bill is passed (Committee)
2. Revenue bills must start in the House
3. Must be sent to the other House for reconciliation
4. President (executive) signs or vetos
5. If veto, congress needs 2/3 of both Houses to overturn

Question 11

List 3 specific powers the Congress has:

Answer 11

1. Establishing the Navy
2. Taxes
3. Declaring War

Question 12

What is the Bill of Attainder?

Answer 12

• A legislative conviction

- Declares people guilty and prescribes punishment w/o a trial

Question 13

What is an Ex Post Facto Law?

Answer 13

(After the Fact)

- Retroactively changes legal consequences of actions

Question 14

What is the FUNCTION of the Judiciary?

Answer 14

Interpret Laws

Question 15

1st Amendment:

Answer 15

Freedom of: (P-RASP)

1. Petition
2. Religion
3. Assembly
4. Speech
5. Press

Question 16

2nd Amendment:

Answer 16

Right to Bear Arms

Question 17

3rd Amendment:

Answer 17

NO INVOLUNTARY Quartering of Soldiers

Question 18

4th Amendment:

Answer 18

• No unreasonable Searchers and Seizures
• Probable cause
• Search warrants

Question 19

5th Amendment:

Answer 19

Right of Persons

• No double jeopardy
• No self incrimination

Question 20

6th Amendment:

Answer 20

Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions

- Speedy trial

Question 21

7th Amendment:

Answer 21

Right to Civil Trial

- Jury

Question 22

8th Amendment:

Answer 22

Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases

• No excessive bail
• No cruel/unusual punishment

Question 23

9th Amendment:

Answer 23

Non-Enumerated rights retained

Question 24

10th Amendment:

Answer 24

Rights reserved to States and People

Question 25

13th Amendment:

Answer 25

Abolition of Slavery

Question 26

14th Amendment:

Answer 26

“Equal Protection”

• Citizenship Rights
• Appointment
• Civil War Debt

Question 27

19th Amendment:

Answer 27

Suffrage

- Women’s Right to Vote

Question 28

24th Amendment:

Answer 28

Abolition of Poll Taxes

Question 29

26th Amendment:

Answer 29

Right to Vote at 18

Question 30

Name 2 major powers of the President of the US

Answer 30

• Enforce the laws

- Act as Commander in Chief