Constitution Scenarios - Article 1

Question 1

Card 5

If the President vetoes a law, how many Congressmen need to pass it over the the President’s veto?

Answer 1

Section 7, clause ii

Question 2

Card 6

A new law was passed in Florida that declares all people with guns guilty of murder without a trial. Is this legal?

Answer 2

Section 10, clause i

Question 3

Card 1

Your uncle just celebrated his 30th birthday. Can he run for the House of Representatives?

Answer 3

Section 2

Question 4

Card 2

A candidate you hate just won the Senate seat in Illinois. How long will it be until you can vote them out of office? (Hint: this is their term.)

Answer 4

Section 3

Question 5

Card 3

You think you pay too much federal income tax and want to complain about it. Who would you contact – your House Representative or your Senator? (Hint: who proposes tax laws?)

Answer 5

Section 7, clause i

Question 6

Card 4

China has sent troops to invade the United States. Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

Answer 6

Section 8, clause xi

Question 7

Card 7

Your neighbor is arrested for transferring illegal products through state lines. Who has the power to regulate trade between states?

Answer 7

Section 8, clause iii

Question 8

Card 8

Being Vice President is a lonely job. According to the Constitution, the Vice President only has one responsibility. What is it?

Answer 8

Section 3, clause iv

Question 9

Card 12

In 1974, President Nixon was charged with the crime of abusing power. Who had the power to impeach him? Who had the power to try him after he was impeached?

Answer 9

Section 3, clause vi