Chapter Six Constitution Review Game 2015

Please study this all week. Your test is this Thursday and Friday. You need to score well on this test.

COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE

1 According to the Constitution, who would become the new President of the United States if the President and Vice President were both unable to serve as President for some reason?a. The Secretary of Stateb. The Speaker of the Housec. The President pro Tempored. The First Lady

b. The Speaker of the House

2 When the Supreme Court or other appellate courts look over other cases and decide if a case or a law is constitutional is known asa. Marque and Reprisalb. Jurisprudencec. Elastic Claused. Judicial Review

d. Judicial Review

3 What is federalism?a. a system of government in which the central government has all the powers of governmentb. a system of government that keeps each branch of government from having too much powerc. a system of government in which powers of government are shared between the national and state governmentsd. a system of government in which the state governments have all the powers of government

c. a system of government in which powers of government are shared between the national and state governments

4 Which of the following federal officials must be a U.S. citizen by birth?a. members of the U.S. House of Representativesb. members of the U.S. Senatec. President of the United Statesd. Supreme Court Justices

c. President of the United States

5 Who is the Commander in Chief of the American military?a. President of the United Statesb. United States Congressc. Chairman of the Joint Chiefd. Commander General of the United States

a. President of the United States

6 What determines how many representatives each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives?a. Equal representation for all statesb. Representation is based on the state’s populationc. Representation is based on the state’s land size or aread. Representation is based upon the amount of taxes each state pays

b. Representation is based on the state’s population

7 Why did the framers of the Constitution create a system of checks and balances?a. to outline the powers held by each branch of governmentb. to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerfulc. to give the people an opportunity to control the branches of governmentd. to strengthen the powers held by each branch of government

b. to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

8 What is the Bill of Rights?a. a document added to the Constitution to protect the rights of individual citizensb. a document used to limit the powers of state governmentsc. a document outlining the rights of the federal governmentd. a document stating the ways in which citizens can participate in government

a. a document added to the Constitution to protect the rights of individual citizens

9 All of the following were granted in the First Amendment EXCEPTa. The Freedom of Speechb. The Freedom of Bearing Arms or weaponsc. The Freedom of the Pressd. The Freedom of Religion

b. The Freedom of Bearing Arms or weapons

10 What is the doctrine of separation of powers?a. It relates to the principle of checks and balances, which supports the unlimited power of the government.b. It divides the powers of government so that no one branch becomes to strong or has too much powerc. It means that each branch of government can boost the power and responsibilities of the other branches.d. It is intended to enable the federal government to declare war with the combined approval of all three branches.

b. It divides the powers of government so that no one branch becomes to strong or has too much power

11 What proportion of both houses of Congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president’s veto?a. one-thirdb. one-halfc. two-thirdsd. three-quarters

c. two-thirds

12 What is the function of Congress in the federal government?a. Congress is the head of the judicial branch, which enforces the nation’s laws.b. Congress is the legislative branch, which makes the nation’s laws.c. The judicial branch is led by Congress, which interprets the nation’s laws.d. The executive branch is led by Congress, which vetoes the nation’s laws.

b. Congress is the legislative branch, which makes the nation’s laws.

13 Which scenario plays out if a state and federal law conflict a. Based upon the Elastic Clause, state and federal officials will work out a compromiseb. Based upon the Supremacy Clause, the federal law will rule over the state lawc. Based upon the States’ Rights Clause, the state law will rule over the federal lawd. Based upon the Equality Clause, half the year the state law will be observed and the other half of the year the federal law will be observed.

b. Based upon the Supremacy Clause, the federal law will rule over the state law

14 What fraction of the states must approve an amendment for the constitution to be changed?a. one more than halfb. 2/3c. 3/4d. 4/5

c. 3/4

15 On what grounds can a federal court strike down a state or federal law?a. The law is unconstitutional.b. The law overlaps existing laws.c. The law goes against existing laws.d. The law repeats basic common sense.

a. The law is unconstitutional.

16 What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch?a. Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and can be impeached by Congress.b. Supreme Court decisions can be vetoed by the President and overridden by Congress.c. Supreme Court facilities can be relocated by the President and have funding cut by Congress.d. Supreme Court cases are reviewed by the President and can be overruled by Congress.

a. Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and can be impeached by Congress.

17 Why did James Madison promise to add a bill of rights to the Constitution?a. Americans feared that a strong central government might take away the rights that states had granted to individuals.b. Colonists feared that federalist politicians would use federal law to prevent militias from protecting themselves.c. Americans feared that a strong central government might attempt to enter people’s homes and collect personal information.d. Colonists feared that federalist politicians would accuse their critics of treason and try them without a jury.

a. Americans feared that a strong central government might take away the rights that states had granted to individuals.

18 The power to declare war belongs toa. the Presidentb. the Supreme Courtc. the Congressd. the State Legislatures

c. the Congress

19 According to the Fourth Amendment, what MUST the authorities get before a citizen’s property can be searched?a. an indictmentb. a search warrantc. a pardond. a writ of assistance

b. a search warrant

20 The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws that Congress passes unconstitutional is an example of which of the following principles?a. checks and balancesb. federalismc. individual rightsd. republicanism

a. checks and balances

21 Which of the following is true in a presidential election?a. The president is chosen by a direct vote of the American people.b. The president-elect must be approved by Congress before he or she can take office.c. Each state has two votes in the electoral college, which chooses the president.d. In all but two states, the candidate who gets the most votes in a state wins all thatstate's electoral votes.

d. In all but two states, the candidate who gets the most votes in a state wins all that state's electoral votes.

22 Which of the following Articles to the Constitution was the longest and detailed the workings of Congress?a. Article Oneb. Article Twoc. Article Threed. Article Four

a. Article One

23 What is the only way that a section of Constitution can no longer be in affect and taken out of the Constitution?a. When Congress passes a new lawb. When an amendment has been passedc. When the President changes itd. When seventy percent of the states agree to it

b. When an amendment has been passed

24 Which of the following is the term that allows the returning of someone from a state where they have attempted to flee to try and escape punishment from a crime back to the state where they committed the crime?a. Enumerationb. Quorumc. Extraditiond. Filibuster

c. Extradition

25 Which of the following terms do we use to explain the process by which the legislature brings charges against a public official for some wrongdoing?a. Affirmationb. Indictmentc. Suffraged. Impeachment

d. Impeachment

26 What is the name of the speech that the president is required to give each year to explain his legislative agenda and how he believes things are going in the country?a. The State of the Unionb. The State of the Countryc. The Condition of the Stars and Stripesd. The Presidential Report of America

a. The State of the Union

27 What article of the United States Constitution dealt with its ratification?a. Article Fourb. Article Fivec. Article Sixd. Article Seven

d. Article Seven

28 Which of the following refers to the introduction of the Constitution and explains its purpose?a. Bill of Rightsb. Preamblec. Article Oned. Declaration of Independence

b. Preamble

29 You must be at least 25 years of age, a United States Citizen for seven years and a resident of the state that you are running for office for which of the following jobs?a. President of the United Statesb. House of Representativesc. Senated. United States Supreme Court

b. House of Representatives

30 You must be at least 30 years of age, a United States Citizen for nine years and a resident of the state that you are running for office for which of the following jobs?a. President of the United Statesb. House of Representativesc. Senated. United States Supreme Court

c. Senate

31 You must be at least 35 years of age, a naturally born United States Citizen and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years for which of the following jobs?a. President of the United Statesb. House of Representativesc. Senated. United States Supreme Court

a. President of the United States

32 There are no age requirements, citizenship requirements or residency requirements for which of the following jobs?

a. President of the United Statesb. House of Representativesc. Senated. United States Supreme Court

d. United States Supreme Court

33 Which of the following Seven Principles of the Constitution, BEST describes the division of government into three different branches?a. Separation of Powersb. Checks and Balancesc. Federalismd. Popular Sovereignty

a. Separation of Powers

34 Which of the Seven Principles of the Constitution explains that the power to rule comes from the people?a. Popular Sovereigntyb. Republicanismc. Limited Governmentd. Individual Freedoms

a. Popular Sovereignty

35 Which of the following allows Congress to expand upon the meaning of the Constitution and let it keep up with changes in our land?a. Judicial Reviewb. Elastic Clausec. Habeas Corpusd. Due Process of Law

b. Elastic Clause

36 This can only be suspended for Cases of Rebellion or Invasion and public safety may require it?a. Unanimous Consentb. Compulsory Processc. Writ of Habeas Corpusd. Bill of Attainder

c. Writ of Habeas Corpus

37 What is meant by the term Ex Post Facto Laws?a. A court order that requires the government to bring a prisoner to court and explain why he or she is being heldb. A law that would make an act a criminal offense after it was committedc. A release from the legal penalties associated with a crimed. The punishing of the family of a person convicted of treason

b. A law that would make an act a criminal offense after it was committed

38 Which of the following people, when elected, serves a four-year term?a. House of Representatives b. Senatec. Presidentd. Supreme Court Justice

c. President

39 Which of the following people, when elected, serves a six-year term?a. House of Representative memberb. Senate membersc. Presidentd. Supreme Court Justice

b. Senate members

40 Which of the following people, when elected, serves a two-year term?a. House of Representativeb. Senate c. Presidentd. Supreme Court Justice

a. House of Representative

41 Which of the following people, once chosen for their job, has no term limits and works until they retire, die in office or are impeached?a. House of Representativeb. Senatec. Presidentd. Supreme Court Justice

d. Supreme Court Justice

42 Which of the following jobs have a term limit of two full terms or a total of no more than ten years if they took over for some one else mid-term?a. House of Representativesb. Senatec. Presidentd. Supreme Court Justice

c. President

43 How many total members of the House of Representatives are there? a. 100b. 250c. 375d. 435

d. 435

44 How many total members of the Senate are there? a. 100b. 250c. 375d. 435

a. 100

45 Which of the following means the minimum number of people needed to conduct business in the House or the Senate and is actually one more than half in each?a. Emolumentb. Impostsc. Quorumd. Capitation

c. Quorum

46 All of the following are major roles of the President of the United States EXCEPTa. Commander in Chiefb. Chief Executivec. Chief Diplomatd. Chief Judicial Leader

d. Chief Judicial Leader

47 Which of the following governmental offices has the power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment?a. Speaker of the Houseb. President Pro Temporec. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtd. President of the United States

d. President of the United States

48 Which Article of the United States Constitution deals mostly with the Judicial Branch?a. Article Oneb. Article Twoc. Article Threed. Article Four

c. Article Three

49 Which of the following is a shared power between the Central Government and State Governments under the idea of Federalism?a. Making marriage laws and guidelinesb. Placing taxes on citizensc. Maintaining the military or armed forcesd. Establishing and maintaining schools

b. Placing taxes on citizens

50 Which of the following scenarios must happen to make a change to the United States Constitution?a. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress and two-thirds of the state legislatures must pass the amendmentb. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures must pass the amendmentc. Three-fourths of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures must pass the amendmentd. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress and four-fifths of the state legislatures must pass the amendment

b. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures must pass the amendment

51 Which Article of the United States Constitution deals with making amendments?a. Article Fourb. Article Fivec. Article Sixd. Article Seven

b. Article Five

52 How many judges are there on the United States Supreme Court?a. Fiveb. Seven c. Nined. Thirteen

c. Nine

53 All of the following are powers of the United States Congress under the concept of Separation of Powers in the Constitution EXCEPTa. Making treaties with foreign nationsb. Declaring warc. Confirming presidential appointmentsd. Granting money

a. Making treaties with foreign nations

54 Which of the following terms keeps a person from being tried again for the same crime after either being found guilty or being acquitted?a. Eminent Domainb. Double Jeopardyc. Due Processd. Jurist Prudence

b. Double Jeopardy

55 How is the amount of votes that each state receives in the Electoral College decided?a. By state populationb. By the amount of members in the House of Representativesc. By the number of members the state has in the Sensate and the Housed. By the amount of citizens from that state that voted in the previous Presidential Election

c. By the number of members the state has in the Sensate and the House

56 Which of the following is another name for Appellate Jurisdiction?a. Judicial Reviewb. Habeas Corpusc. Bill of Attainderd. Necessary and Proper Clause

a. Judicial Review

57 Under the principle of Federalism, which of the following is a power of the National Government?a. To establish a postal systemb. To establish a school systemc. To conduct electionsd. To establish marriage guidelines

a. To establish a postal system

58 Under the principle of Federalism, which of the following is a power of State Governments?a. To establish a school systemb. To set standards for weights and measuresc. To conduct foreign affairsd. To coin money

a. To establish a school system

59 Under the principle of Federalism, which of the following are considered to be shared powers between the Federal and State Governments?a. To regulate interstate commerceb. To admit new statesc. To provide for the general welfared. Conduct elections

c. To provide for the general welfare

60 Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows a person to avoid having to testify against themselves at a criminal trial?a. Third Amendmentb. Fourth Amendmentc. Fifth Amendmentd. Sixth Amendment

c. Fifth Amendment

61 What was the court case in America that established the idea of Judicial Review?a. Brown v. The Board of Educationb. Roe v. Wadec. Marbury v. Madisond. Plessy v. Ferguson

c. Marbury v. Madison

62 What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?a. To create the Judicial Branchb. To establish location of the Supreme Court Building and name the first Supreme Court Justicesc. To set up the system of lower district and circuit courtsd. To set up Judicial Review as a way to review laws

c. To set up the system of lower district and circuit courts

63 All of the following are DUTIES of an American citizen EXCEPTa. Citizens must pay their taxes as required by lawb. Citizens must sign up for the Selective Service Act when they turn 18c. Citizens must do volunteer work at least twice a year at a school, homeless shelter, hospital, etc.d. Citizens must agree to do Jury Duty when called upon to do so, unless they are excused

c. Citizens must do volunteer work at least twice a year at a school, homeless shelter, hospital, etc.

64 All of the following are RESPONSIBILITIES of U.S. Citizens EXCEPTa. They should volunteer for community service jobsb. They should vote in local, state and national electionsc. They should donate most of their salary to the a political partyd. They should consider running for political office or getting involved in a candidates campaign

c. They should donate most of their salary to the a political party

65 Under the Miranda Rights added, because of a 1966 case, a police officer must a. allow you to make a phone call when you are charged with a crimeb. read you your rights before you are questioned as a suspect in a crimec. allow you to have something to eat and drink before you can be asked questions about a crimed. allow you to change into clean clothes if they are picking you up to take you into be questioned at the police station

b. read you your rights before you are questioned as a suspect in a crime

66 Which of the following means that the government has the power to take personal property to benefit the public?a. Pro Tempore Enumerationb. Bill of Attainderc. Due Processd. Eminent Domain

d. Eminent Domain

67 All of the following can be accomplished by a simple majority vote EXCEPT

A the selection of the President by the electoral collegeB the election of the Speaker of the House by House

membersC the ratification of a Constitutional amendment by CongressD the approval of a bill by the legislative branch

C the ratification of a Constitutional amendment by Congress

68 On what grounds can a federal court strike down a state or federal law?A The law is unconstitutional.B The law goes against existing laws.C The law overlaps existing laws.D The law repeats basic common sense.

A The law is unconstitutional.

69 The qualifications for a U.S. senator or representative include all of the following EXCEPTthat he or she

A be a U.S. citizen.B be at least a certain age.C belong to a political party.D live in the state he or she represents.

C belong to a political party.

70 Which of the Seven Principles of the Constitution explains that the views of the citizens are protected by people they elect to represent them?

A Popular SovereigntyB FederalismC RepublicanismD Individual Freedoms

C. Republicanism

71 Which amendment to the Constitution states that the accused person should be able to confront witnesses against him and to compel others to testify in his favor?

A FirstB ThirdC SixthD Eighth

C Sixth

72 Which amendment says that you can not be given a bail of $500,000 for stealing a sub sandwich from the deli and given a punishment of 10 years in jail if found guilty?

A FirstB ThirdC SixthD Eighth

D Eighth

73 Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution was interpreted by former justice Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1919 stating that a person can not go into a crowded area and yell fire or bomb that would endanger citizens?

A FirstB FourthC SixthD Ninth

A First

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

1 - protects people from being held in prison illegally

Habeas Corpus

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

2 - granting official approval

Ratification

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

3 - a written statement issued by a grand jury charging a person with a crime

Indictment

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

4 - fair treatment under the law

Due Process of Law

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

5 – the right to vote

Suffrage

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

6 – making a long discussion or vote on the floor

Filibuster

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

7 – a statement declaring that something is true

Affirmation

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

8 – making fake money to use as real currency

Counterfeiting

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

9 – minor violations of the law

Misdemeanors

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

10 – a law that would make an act a criminal offense after it was committed

Ex Post Facto Laws

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

11 – having power to review court decisions

Appellate

MATCHING - VOCABULARY

12 – public funds set aside for a specific purpose

Appropriations

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1. Explain the SEVEN STEP PROCESS of HOW a BILL BECOMES a LAW. (7 pts)

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2. Explain how the Electoral College works. (7 pts) (Include how each states amount of electoral votes is decided, how many total electoral votes there are, which state has the most electoral votes, how many votes you must receive to win the election in the electoral college, what the least amount of states you have to win to win the Electoral College, how the popular vote is tied into the electoral college and why the framers chose the Electoral College instead of just going with the popular vote)

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3. Name the five main roles of the President of the United States. Explain each. (10 pts)

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4. Explain what Federalism is in detail. Name and explain the three types of powers. Name two powers for each of the three areas. (12 pts)

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5. Explain what Separation of Powers is in detail. Explain what the main job of each area is. Give one power that each area has. (7 pts)

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6. Explain what Checks and Balances is in detail. Name one check that each branch has over the other. (7 pts)

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7. Name the three qualifications to be the President of the United States. (3 pts.)

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8. Name the three qualifications to be a U. S. Senator. (3 pts.)

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9. Name the three qualifications to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. (3 pts.)

Good Luck make sure you review the Amendments you will have a matching 1-10 then 11-20 and 21-27