U.S. Constitution - Articles #1 - #7

What kind of cases does the Supreme Court decide?

• Cases involving the Constitution

• Cases involving only Federal Officials

• Cases involving Foreign Nations

How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term in office?

• 8 Years

• 6 Years

• For Life

How many Justices are on the Supreme Court today?

• 6 Justices

• 9 Justices

• 7 Justices

All states must recognize and honor the laws and decisions that other states create. Which of the following terms matches this definition?

• Habeas Corpus

• Full Faith and Credit

• The Elastic Clause

Who has the authority to admit new states into the Union?

• US Congress

• State Legislatures

• The US Supreme Court

What is Appellate Jurisdiction?

• Cases that involve the military

• Cases that are referred to the Supreme Court by the US Congress

• Cases that are appealed from lower courts.

How do you change the US Constitution?

• A law must be passed by Congress and signed by the President

• The President and the Supreme Court must agree on changes

• An amendment must be added to the US Constitution

How many members of Congress or States must agree to propose an amendment?

• Simple majority (1 more than half)

• 2/3

• 3/5

How many of the original 13 states had to approve the US Constitution before it was ratified?

• All 13 States

• 7 States

• 9 States

Which of the following would fall under the category of "Full Faith and Credit" among states?

• State hunting license

• Building of all roads and bridges in the US?

• Marriage License