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WorksheetsConstitution Review #2
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Ex post Facto Law
a)
Repeal of Prohibition (18th Amendment)
b)
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971
c)
a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed
2.
In the Illinois government, bills based by the General Assembly must be presented to the governor. This must be done at least:
a)
1818
b)
The population of the state
c)
30 days after the bill has been passed
3.
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
a)
declare war
b)
Established judicial review. Supreme Court now had authority to overturn a law based on Constitutionality.
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
4.
The Vice President is the person who presides over the Senate. However, when the Vice President is not present, the person who presides over the U.S. Senate is
a)
President pro Tempore
b)
538
c)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
5.
The number of members each state sends to the House of Representative depends on:
a)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
b)
The population of the state
c)
27 Amendments, first 10 are the Bill of Rights
6.
The President of the United States is elected by the:
a)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.
b)
Take the place of the president if necessary.
c)
Electoral College
7.
The President does not have the power to:
a)
3/5ths of the Senate and House of Representative in Illinois General Assembly
b)
declare war
c)
A 2/3rds majority vote in both the House and Senate
8.
Cabinet
a)
A group of advisers to the president. Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate
b)
*Creates a bicameral legislature, the U.S. Congress
c)
Collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with other nations, coin money, declare war, control armed forces, make necessary laws.
9.
The main duty of the Vice President is to
a)
1. District Courts, 2. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3. Supreme Court
b)
Take the place of the president if necessary.
c)
1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
10.
Federal Court levels:
a)
declare war
b)
1. District Courts, 2. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3. Supreme Court
c)
Lieutenant Governor
11.
Fifth Amendment
a)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
b)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
c)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.
12.
Sixth Amendment
a)
3/5ths of all Illinois voters in the election
b)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.
c)
*Creates Supreme Court, but not federal court system
13.
Tenth Amendment
a)
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
b)
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
c)
9
14.
Sixteenth Amendment
a)
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorized Congress to enact a national income tax.
b)
30 days after the bill has been passed
c)
A yearly report by the president to Congress describing the nation's condition and recommending programs and policies
15.
13th Amendment
a)
*Creates Supreme Court, but not federal court system
b)
abolished slavery in 1865
c)
Perform duties stated in Illinois law or assigned by Governor
16.
Number of Amendments
a)
27 Amendments, first 10 are the Bill of Rights
b)
Repeal of Prohibition (18th Amendment)
c)
270 votes
17.
When should the U.S. flag should be flown upside down?
a)
abolished slavery in 1865
b)
In an emergency situation to signal help is needed
c)
3/5ths of the Senate and House of Representative in Illinois General Assembly
18.
National Anthem of the USA
a)
Take the place of the president if necessary.
b)
lifetime
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
19.
The first day in office for POTUS
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Perform duties stated in Illinois law or assigned by Governor
c)
January 20th following an election
20.
Election Day for POTUS and VP
a)
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
b)
1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
c)
Senate
21.
Number of US Supreme Court Justices
a)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
b)
9
c)
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
22.
Number of votes to override a presidential veto
a)
A 2/3rds majority vote in both the House and Senate
b)
Repeal of Prohibition (18th Amendment)
c)
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
23.
State of the Union Address
a)
Perform duties stated in Illinois law or assigned by Governor
b)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
c)
A yearly report by the president to Congress describing the nation's condition and recommending programs and policies
24.
Presidential line of succession
a)
Vice president, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore, and Secretary of State
b)
declare war
c)
In an emergency situation to signal help is needed
25.
USA flag 13 stripes and 50 stars stand for:
a)
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorized Congress to enact a national income tax.
b)
The 13 original colonies and the 50 states
c)
538
26.
26th Amendment
a)
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971
b)
*Article III gives Congress power to create federal courts below Supreme Court. Defines treason; states that a person is convicted of treason if a person confesses or if two eyewitnesses testify against defendant
c)
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
27.
What year did Illinois become a state?
a)
3/5ths of all Illinois voters in the election
b)
1818
c)
Illinois Senate
28.
2nd Amendment
a)
January 20th following an election
b)
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
c)
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
29.
To vote in Illinois:
a)
18 years old, live in state for 30 days, US citizen, registered to vote
b)
The population of the state
c)
Take the place of the president if necessary.
30.
Chief Executive Officer in Illinois government position:
a)
The House of Representatives chooses the President out of the top 3 candidates with the most votes.
b)
The 13 original colonies and the 50 states
c)
Comptroller
31.
The main duty of the lieutenant governor of Illinois is to
a)
The Star-Spangled Banner
b)
Perform duties stated in Illinois law or assigned by Governor
c)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
32.
If the governor of Illinois dies or is unable to act as governor, the position is filled by
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
c)
*Article III gives Congress power to create federal courts below Supreme Court. Defines treason; states that a person is convicted of treason if a person confesses or if two eyewitnesses testify against defendant
33.
The governor appoints the directors and the administrators for many Illinois agencies. After the governor nominates these people, they must be approved by
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Take the place of the president if necessary.
c)
1818
34.
Number of votes to override Illinois governor veto
a)
27 Amendments, first 10 are the Bill of Rights
b)
Springfield, IL
c)
3/5ths of the Senate and House of Representative in Illinois General Assembly
35.
Both the U.S. Constitution and the Illinois Constitution can be amended or changed. A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution must be approved by
a)
print and coin money
b)
1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
c)
3/5ths of all Illinois voters in the election
36.
Capital of Illinois
a)
270 votes
b)
Springfield, IL
c)
1818
37.
Brown vs. Board of Education (1954)
a)
1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
b)
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
c)
30 days after the bill has been passed
38.
Power of the national government
a)
President pro Tempore
b)
The 13 original colonies and the 50 states
c)
print and coin money
39.
Preamble of Constitution
a)
A yearly report by the president to Congress describing the nation's condition and recommending programs and policies
b)
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, establishing the goals and purposes of government
c)
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
40.
Delegated Powers
a)
abolished slavery in 1865
b)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
41.
Powers of Congress
a)
*Congress is the legislative branch of government; primary function is to propose and pass legislation. Requires Congress to meet only once a year.
b)
Collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with other nations, coin money, declare war, control armed forces, make necessary laws.
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
42.
Confirms presidential appointments
a)
a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed
b)
Comptroller
c)
Senate
43.
Length of US Supreme Court justices
a)
lifetime
b)
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
c)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
44.
1st Amendment
a)
1. District Courts, 2. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3. Supreme Court
b)
Electoral College
c)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
45.
21st Amendment
a)
18 years old, live in state for 30 days, US citizen, registered to vote
b)
Repeal of Prohibition (18th Amendment)
c)
270 votes
46.
Article III of US Constitution
a)
abolished slavery in 1865
b)
*Creates Supreme Court, but not federal court system
c)
declare war
47.
*Article III gives Congress power to create federal courts below Supreme Court. Defines treason; states that a person is convicted of treason if a person confesses or if two eyewitnesses testify against defendant
a)
A 2/3rds majority vote in both the House and Senate
b)
18 years old, live in state for 30 days, US citizen, registered to vote
c)
*Article III gives Congress power to create federal courts below Supreme Court. Defines treason; states that a person is convicted of treason if a person confesses or if two eyewitnesses testify against defendant
48.
Article I of US Constitution
a)
Comptroller
b)
30 days after the bill has been passed
c)
*Creates a bicameral legislature, the U.S. Congress
49.
*Congress is the legislative branch of government; primary function is to propose and pass legislation. Requires Congress to meet only once a year.
a)
*Creates a bicameral legislature, the U.S. Congress
b)
declare war
c)
*Congress is the legislative branch of government; primary function is to propose and pass legislation. Requires Congress to meet only once a year.
50.
If nobody earns the 270 Electoral College votes:
a)
18 years old, live in state for 30 days, US citizen, registered to vote
b)
Collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with other nations, coin money, declare war, control armed forces, make necessary laws.
c)
The House of Representatives chooses the President out of the top 3 candidates with the most votes.
51.
Number of Electoral College votes
a)
538
b)
Perform duties stated in Illinois law or assigned by Governor
c)
print and coin money
52.
Number of electoral college votes needed to win Presidency
a)
270 votes
b)
Collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with other nations, coin money, declare war, control armed forces, make necessary laws.
c)
President pro Tempore
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