US Constitution

What does the word “bicameral” mean?

• a.) Two sides, or two branches

• a.) Two people, or two bodies

• b.) Two decisions

• c.) None of the above

What freedom is not guaranteed by the 1^st Amendment?

• a.) Speech

• b. ) Privacy

• c.) Religion

• d.) Assembly

According to the Constitution, who decides issues that are not explained in the Constitution?

• a.) The President

• b.) The States

• c.) The Congress

• d.) The Voters

.) In the law-making process, all laws start out as:

• a.) bills

• b.) vetoes

• c.) papers

• d.) debates

In the law-making process, before a bill can be voted on, what must happen to it?

• a.) It must be approved by the President

• b.) It must have 51% of the vote in Congress

• c.) It must survive the committee process

• d.) It must have support of ¾ of the states

In the law making process, if the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do with it?

• a.) They can override the veto with a 3/4 vote

• b.) They can pass the bill with a 1/2 vote

• c.) They can override the veto with a 2/3 vote

• d.) They can pass the bill with support from the states

What amendment guarantees the right to “bear arms?”

• a.) 1^st

• b.) 2^nd

• c.) 3^rd

• d.) 6^th

What amendment guarantees you the right to refuse to quarter troops in your home?

• a.) 2^nd

• b.) 5^th

• c.) 7^th

• d.) 3^rd

Why did America’s first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?

• a.) It did not let the people vote

• b.) It was impossible to make laws because there was no committee process

• c.) It was very corrupt and had a difficult time keeping the people satisfied

• d.) To make decisions, all states had to reach a consensus (which was very difficult)

How many branches does the American government have?

• a. 1

• b. 2

• c. 3

• d. 4