Constitution Study Guide

Which of the following is NOT one of the branches of government?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Military

• Legislative

True or False: The executive branch is only the president.

• True

• False

How long does a justice of the Supreme Court remain a member of the Court?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• For life

If the President does not approve a bill, what can he/she do? Choose 2 answers.

• Veto the bill

• Refuse to sign the bill

• Make revisions to the bill and then sign

• None of these

True or False: The role of the executive branch is to keep the nation safe.

• True

• False

How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed? (There is more than one correct answer.)

• By the President, with majority approval of the cabinet

• By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

• By a convention called by two-thirds of the states

• By the agreement of a majority of the justices of the Supreme Court

Who is next in line after the President?

• First Lady

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

What is the process for filling a vacant federal judge position?

• Federal judges are directly appointed by the President.

• Federal judges are directly appointed by the President but must be approved by the Senate.

• Federal judges are nominated by other members Supreme Court and appointed by the President.

• Federal judges are nominated by other members Supreme Court and appointed by the people.

Which is NOT a requirement of President of the United States

• Natural born citizen

• Must be a lawyer

• 35 years of age

• Must live in the US for 14 years

What is the supreme law of the land?

• Article of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Declaration of Independence