Quiz 1

Question 1

Is the Constitution ordained and established by the states or by the people of the United States?

Answer 1

The people.

Question 2

Which branch of government is established in Article I?

Answer 2

Legislative

Question 3

The two houses of Congress are:

Answer 3

House of Reps & Senate

Question 4

Who has the power to impeach a government official?

Answer 4

The House of Reps

Question 5

What are the three qualifications to be a Representative?

Answer 5

1. At least 25 years old.
2. At least 7 years a citizen.
3. Current inhabitant in state running for.

Question 6

What are the three qualifications to be a Senator?

Answer 6

1. At least 30 years old.
2. At least 9 years a citizen.
3. Current inhabitant in state running for.

Question 7

Who determines the time, place, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives?

Answer 7

State legislatures, unless Congress makes laws otherwise.

Question 8

Bills for raising revenue must begin in:

Answer 8

The House of Representatives.

Question 9

Before becoming law, every bill passed by the House and the Senate must be presented to:

Answer 9

The President

Question 10

Can a bill become law without the president’s signature?

Answer 10

Yes, with 2/3rds vote.

Question 11

Article I, Section 8 lays out the powers of _____. Be able to recognize / identify significant powers listed therein.

Answer 11

Congress.

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Question 12

The last clause of Section 8 gives Congress power to make laws _______ for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.

Answer 12

necessary & proper

Question 13

What is the purpose of Article I, Section 9?

Answer 13

Restriction of the federal government.

Question 14

What is the purpose of Article I, Section 10?

Answer 14

Restriction of the states.

Question 15

Which branch of government is established in Article II?

Answer 15

The Presidency/Executive

Question 16

Who elects the President of the United States?

Answer 16

Electors.

Question 17

What are the three qualifications to be president?

Answer 17

1. Be born a citizen.
2. Be at least 35 years old.
3. Be at least 14 years a resident.

Question 18

What is the purpose of Article II, Section 2?

Answer 18

Declares the President’s powers.

Question 19

For what can the president be removed from office?

Answer 19

Treason, bribery, & other crimes and misdemeanors.

Question 20

Which branch is established in Article III?

Answer 20

The Judiciary

Question 21

The constitutional phrase for the length of time a judge holds office is:

Answer 21

“during good behavior”

Question 22

Does the Supreme Court have original or appellate jurisdiction in most cases?

Answer 22

Appellate

Question 23

What is the definition of treason?

Answer 23

Levying war against the states, adhering to their enemies, or giving them aid and comfort.