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Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins
how old does a person have to be to sever in the house of representatives?
25 years old
20 years old
30 years old
35 years old
Which compromise was created a bicameral legislature?
The Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
The Good Compromise
The Fantastic Compromise
Which compromise was negated y the 14th amendment?
The Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
The Good Compromise
The Fantastic Compromise
How often does the constitution require the federal government to conduct a census?
10 years
15 years
5 years
9 years
How many congressional district does GA have?
14
13
10
15
who is represents Georgia's 10th district in the house of representatives?
Jody Hice
Jody Mice
Jody Walters
Jody Rossi
How many total seats are there in the House of Representatives?
435
543
354
345
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Nancie Pelosi
Jenifer Pelosi
Nancy Parker
Which House of Congress has the sole power of Impeachment?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Representatives
The house of Senates
What is required in the House to impeach someone?
50%+1
50%
100%
55%
which branch of government MAKES laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
which branch of government EXECUTES laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
which branch of government INTERPRETS laws on a case-by-case basis?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
name the three presidents who have been impeached by the house of Representatives?
Johnson, Clinton, and Trump
Jackson, Clinton, Trump
I don't know
What structure of government is characterized by a strong central government which shares power with state/local governments?
Federalism
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Bureaucracy
Name the two Houses of Congress.
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Senate and Representatives
The President and the People
none of the above
How long does a person have to live in the U.S. before they can serve in the House of Representatives?
7 years
8 years
6 years
all their lives
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
3 years
5 years
4 years
Which amendment says that any powers not specifically designated to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states?
10th
8th
12th
9th
All Legislative power of the U.S. is vested in what?
congress of the U.S
congress of GA
congress of France
congress of Criminal Minds
What is required to expel a member of the House or Senate?
2/3 Senate
3/4 Senate
2/3 Reps
3/4 Reps
What is the term for a prolonged speech meant to obstruct progress in the Senate?
Filibuster
Filupbuster
Buster
There is no such thing
Which amendment changed how Senators are elected to direct democracy?
17th
18th
16th
10th
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years
7 years
5years
10 years
How old does a person have to be to serve in the Senate?
30 years
25 years
35 years
40 years
How long does a person have to live in the U.S. before they can serve in the Senate?
9 years
10 years
8 years
their whole life
Which executive branch official is automatically President of the Senate?
Vice President
President
a random person
non of the above
What is required in the Senate to remove an impeached official from office?
2/3
3/4
4/5
50%+1
Who presides over the Senate during a presidential impeachment trial?
Chief Justice
Chief Law
Chief Judge
non of the above
Which amendment guarantees the right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
15th
19th
24th
26th
Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?
15th
19th
24th
26th
Which amendment says no one can be denied to right to vote based on failure to pay a poll tax or any other tax?
15th
19th
24th
26th
Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18?
15th
19th
24th
26th
What is required in a house of Congress in order to constitute a quorum?
Majority of each house
50%
any number
0
What happens to a bill after it is vetoed by the President?
It goes back to the chamber it come from.
it goes to the people
it goes to the VP
it gets thrown in the trash
What is required in both houses to override a Presidential veto?
2/3
3/4
4/5
50%+1
What happens if Congress passes a bill and the President doesn’t sign or veto it for 10 days when Congress is in session?
it becomes a law
nothing happens
it gets veto
the people decide
What happens if Congress passes a bill and the President doesn’t sign or veto it for 10 days when Congress is in adjourned?
Pocket Veto
Veto
nothing
the people decide
Which section of the Constitution contains the enumerated powers of Congress?
section 8
section 9
section10
section 7
What is the current national debt?
27.5 trillion
72.5 trillion
52.7 trillion
25.7 trillion
Which SCOTUS case involving privately-owned wheat greatly expanded Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce?
wickard v. filburn
filburn v. wickard
mapp v. ohio
ohio v. mapp
Which clause says that Congress can pass laws which support their ability to execute their enumerated powers?
Elastic Clause
Plastic clause
Rubber band clause
the growing clause
When does the term for Reps and Senators begin?
Jan. 3 at noon
Jan 4. at noon
Jan 5. at noon
Jan 20. at noon
What is the Latin term for “the great writ” which ensures you cannot be held without charge
Habeas Corpus
Corpus Habeas
Ex post facto
Facto post ex
What is the Latin term for a bill which takes effect retroactively?
Habeas Corpus
Corpus Habeas
Ex post facto
Facto post ex
What is the term for a bill which singles out an individual or group and inflicts a punishment on them?
Bill of attainer
Bill of rights
attainer of bills
right of bills
All executive power of the U.S. is vested in what?
President of the U.S
VP of the U.S
congress
Chief Justice
What is the term for the apparatus that helps the President exercise his executive power?
Federalism
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Bureaucracy
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
5 years
3 years
as long as they want
How many total Electoral Votes are there?
538
835
385
358
How many Electoral Votes are required to win the Presidential election?
270
720
702
207
Which amendment says the Electoral College must vote separately for President and Vice President?
12th
18th
13th
11th
If nobody wins a majority of electoral votes, who chooses the President?
House of Reps
Senate
Supreme Court
nobody
If nobody wins a majority of electoral votes, who chooses the Vice President?
House of Reps
Senate
Supreme Court
nobody
Which two Presidents were chosen by the House of Representatives?
Thomas Jefferson & John Q. Adams
Thomas Johnson & John Q. Adams
Thomas Jefferson & John Adams
Thomas Jefferson & Jon Q. Adams
What is the citizenship requirement to be President?
natural born
born
any
doesn't matter
How old does a person have to be to serve as President?
35 years
40 years
44 years
30 years
How long must a person reside in the U.S. before becoming President?
14 years
10 years
doesnt matter
life
What is required in order for the President to enter into a treaty?
2/3 of the senators concur
2/3 senate
2/3 of the house
2/3 of the courts
How many departments is the executive branch broken into?
15
16
17
100
All judicial power of the U.S. is vested in what?
supreme court
superb court
any court
all of the courts
Name the 8 current Associate Supreme Court justices?
Alito, Thomas, Breyer, Gorsuch, Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Barrett
Alito, Thomas, Breyer, Gorsuch, Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Barry
Alito, Johnson, Breyer, Gorsuch, Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Barrett
Aliy, Thomas, Breyer, Gorsuch, Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Barrett
What is the only crime defined by the constitution?
treason
murder
rape
child Molesters
How many witnesses are required to convict a person of treason?
2
5
3
1
Which Supreme Court case held that flag burning is symbolic speech protected by the first amendment?
Texas v. Johnson
Morse v Frederick
U.S v. Alveraze or Alverase
Elonis v. U.S
Which Supreme Court case held that the rights of students in a public school are not co-extensive to the rights of adults in society?
Texas v. Johnson
Morse v Frederick
U.S v. Alveraze or Alverase
Elonis v. U.S
Which Supreme Court case held that the Stolen Valor Act was unconstitutional?
Texas v. Johnson
Morse v Frederick
U.S v. Alveraze or Alverase
Elonis v. U.S
Which Supreme Court case held that for someone to be convicted of violating a federal anti-threat law, it must be proven that they INTENDED their expression as threatening?
Texas v. Johnson
Morse v Frederick
U.S v. Alveraze or Alverase
Elonis v. U.S
Name 6 territories of the United States.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S Virgins Island, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island, Washington D.C
Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgins Island, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island, Washington D.C
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S Virgins Island, American Samoa, Southern Mariana Island, Washington D.C
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S Virgins Island, Samoa, Northern Mariana Island, Washington D.C
Which Supreme Court case held that evidence obtained in violation of the 4th amendment is inadmissible in court?
Mapp v. Ohio
D.C v. Heller
Griswold v. Connecticut
none of the above
According to SCOTUS precedent, which four amendments create the right to privacy?
1st, 3rd, 4th, 9th
1st, 2nd, 4th,9th
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th
1st,3rd, 4th, 11th
Which Supreme Court case held that there is an implied right to privacy in the constitution?
Mapp v. Ohio
D.C v. Heller
Griswold v. Connecticut
none of the above
Which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury in capital or infamous cases?
5th
6th
2nd
10th
Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?
5th
6th
2nd
10th
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
5th
6th
2nd
10th
Which amendment prevents the government from forcing people to quarter soldiers during peace time?
5th
4th
2nd
3rd
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
5th
4th
2nd
3rd
What is required in order to PROPOSE a constitutional amendment?
2/3 of the senators concur
2/3 of both houses of states
2/3 of the house
2/3 of the courts
What is required in order to RATIFY a constitutional amendment?
3/4 of state legislators
2/3 of both houses of states
2/3 of the house
2/3 of the courts
Which questions have the 6th Amendment as the answer. Choose all that apply
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
Which amendment guarantees the right to an attorney?
Which amendment guarantees the right to confront witnesses against you?
Which amendment guarantees the right to an impartial jury?
Which amendment guarantees the right to a jury in federal civil cases?
7th
10th
9th
5th
What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution called?
Bill of attainer
Bill of rights
attainer of bills
right of bills
Name the six freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
press, speech, of religion, from religion, assembly, petition
bear arms, keep arms
forced quartering
grand jury
Which two freedoms are protected by the 2nd amendment?
press, speech, of religion, from religion, assembly, petition
bear arms, keep arms
forced quartering
grand jury
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th
14th
18th
20th
Which amendment contains the equal protection clause?
13th
14th
18th
20th
Which amendment says that constitutional rights must be protected by state governments as well as the federal government?
13th
14th
18th
20th
Which amendment prohibits alcohol?
13th
14th
18th
20th
Which amendment repeals the 18th amendment?
13th
14th
21st
20th
Which amendment limits the President to two terms?
13th
14th
21st
22nd
When does the term of the POTUS and VPOTUS begin?
Jan. 3 at noon
Jan 4. at noon
Jan 5. at noon
Jan 20. at noon
Which amendment limits the President to two terms?
25th
14th
21st
22nd
Which amendment says the Congress gets to decide their own salaries but not until after the next election of Representatives has passed?
25th
27th
21st
22nd
Who is the youngest person currently serving in the House of Representatives?
Madison Cawthorn
Cawthorn Madison
Thomas Jefferson
no one
Who are Georgia’s two Senators?
Ossoff
Warnock
Johnson
Thomas
Which House of Congress is required by the constitution to allow unlimited debate?
House of Reps
Senate
Supreme Court
nobody
Who is the current President pro-tempore of the Senate?
Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leah
Patrick Thomas
Patrick Martin
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Ossoff
Raphael Warnock
Patrick Leahy
John Roberts
What Senate position is automatically given to the longest serving Senator from the majority party?
Freshman Senator
Juror Senate
Sophomore Senate
Senior Senate
Which party currently holds a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives?
Democrats
Republican
Which party currently holds a majority of the seats in the Senate?
Democrats
Republican
Who has the power to break ties in the Senate?
President of the U.S
VP of the U.S
congress
Chief Justice
Which amendment allows the federal government to directly tax people’s income?
16th
27th
21st
22nd
What is the term for citizenship that is granted as a birthright?
natural born
born
any
doesn't matter
What kind of committee is responsible for reconciling bills passed by the House and Senate?
conference committee
people committee
no committee
all committee
What is the President’s yearly address to Congress called?
state of the union
state of the world
state of life
state of what's going on
Who nominates Supreme Court justices?
President
Senate
House of Reps
people
Who confirms Supreme Court justices?
President
Senate
House of Reps
people
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
President
Senate
House of Reps
people
Who was the first Secretary of State?
T. Jefferson
A. Hamilton
H. Knox
E. Randolph
Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?
T. Jefferson
A. Hamilton
H. Knox
E. Randolph
Who was the first Secretary of War?
T. Jefferson
A. Hamilton
H. Knox
E. Randolph
Who was the first Attorney General?
T. Jefferson
A. Hamilton
H. Knox
E. Randolph
The Attorney general is the head of which government department?
Department of Justice
Department of Defense
Department of Food
Homeland Security
The Department of War is now called what?
Department of Justice
Department of Defense
Department of Food
Homeland Security
How many electoral votes does Georgia currently have?
16
17
18
15
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech?
1st
27th
21st
22nd
How long is a term on the Supreme Court?
Life
Till Death
50 years
90 years
What is the term that refers to the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down an unconstitutional law?
Judicial Review
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Bureaucracy
What court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
D.C v. Heller
Griswold v. Connecticut
none of the above
Who is the only person to serve as President and Chief Justice?
W. Taft
A. Hamilton
H. Knox
E. Randolph
Which amendment gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes?
23
22
24
25
What is the term for rights that are protected by the Constitution?
civil liberties
human rights
natural rights
animal rights
What type of test for office is prohibited by Article 6?
religious
personality
status
money
Which clause makes the Constitution the supreme law of the land?
supremacy clause
no clause
any clause
superb clause
What compromise had to be made in order to get states to agree to ratify the constitution?
The Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Massachusetts Compromise
The Fantastic Compromise
Which amendment says that just because a right isn’t enumerated in the Constitution doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
1st
9th
21st
22nd
Which amendments are the reconstruction amendments?
13th
14th
15th
16th
According to the 25th amendment, what is required to confirm a Vice Presidential nomination?
2/3
3/4
4/5
50%+1
