The ________ branch has the responsibility to carry out/enforce laws

The ________ branch has the responsibility to make/pass the laws

The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.

Marbury v. Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

The "Great Compromise" was vital because it solved the problem of representation.

Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death."

The last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1981.

Congress creates laws for all 50 states

There are 8 cabinet positions

There are 15 cabinet positions

There are 17 cabinet positions

the 28th amendment is set to go in effect in March, 2025

James Madison is considered the "Father of the Constitution"

James Madison is considered the "Father of the Declaration of Independence"

To become president of the United States, you must be a natural-born citizen

United States senators are elected by the people of the entire state.

One-third of the Senate is elected every 2 years

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for things that only existed in 1787

The Constitution allows for laws to be made for things that did NOT exist in 1787

A presidential candidate must obtain at least 270 electoral college votes to win the presidential election

There are 4 branches of the US government

There are 3 branches of the US government

The next presidential election will be in 2026

The Preamble of the Constitution is contained in article 1 of the Constitution

Benjamin Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention

George Washington was elected to be the President of the Constitutional Convention

The popular vote is defined as "the vote of the people"

The original Constitution (pre-amendments) outlawed slavery

The first 11 amendments are called the "Bill of Rights"

The first 10 amendments are called the "Bill of Rights"

The "Boston Tea Party" was a welcoming party for new immigrants

A U.S. Senator can only be re-elected one time

There are an even amount of Justices on the Supreme Court

The House of Representatives is involved in impeachment cases

The House of Representatives is NOT involved in impeachment cases

U.S. Senators receive a larger salary than those in the House of Representatives

A three-fourths vote is needed in each house of Congress to pass a law over a veto

A two-thirds vote is needed in each house of Congress to pass a law over a presidential veto

The Federalists opposed ratifying the Constitution

The Anti-federalists opposed ratifying the Constitution

Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way(s) it treats its own citizens

The Supreme Court Justices serve 8-year terms

The Supreme Court Justices serve for life unless they are removed by impeachment

If the president doesn't act on a bill within 10 days, it becomes a law if Congress is in session

States cannot make treaties with foreign countries

States can make treaties with foreign countries

An "ex post facto" law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1773

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1778

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution

The Constitution was written before the Declaration of Independence

Both the federal and state governments can establish a court system

The United States flag is to be at the front of a parade or procession

The United States flag is to be at the back of a parade or procession

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the First Continental Congress

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Second Continental Congress

Congress appoints the US Supreme Court Justices

The President appoints the US Supreme Court Justices

What is the correct statement about the United States Constitution?

The idea that the federal government shares power with state and local governments is called:

What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?

Which of the following serves a term of four years?

Which of the following is a check on presidential power?

What is the age minimum for the president?

The president-elect assumes the duties of the office on:

After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:

How many senators from each state?

What is the least number of representatives a state may have?

Who has veto power?

Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?

Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence was written by:

The national budget is presented by the:

What vote really elects the President of the United States?

The part of the Constitution (in Article 1, Section 8) that gives Congress broad powers to write laws about situations that are new and unexpected (such as the Internet, space research, air travel) is called the:

Which body has the power to raise, borrow, and coin money?

"We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union..." is part of the:

If the president should die, who would become president?

States cannot prevent someone from voting because of race.

Abolished slavery.

The voting age of 18 is established.

Limits the president's terms to two.

Right to bear arms.

Guarantees a trial by jury.

The president's Cabinet operates here.

Can declare laws unconstitutional.

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

Enforces the laws.

Makes the country's laws.

Revenue bills must start here.

The vice president is the presiding officer.

Must live in the state he or she represents.

Has 100 members.

Serve six-year terms.

Approves or rejects treaties.

Has 435 members.

The Supreme Court appoints members.

Elected every two years.

Passes bills they hope will become laws.

Manages the natural resources of our country.

Promotes legislation to help farmers.

Helps prevent terrorist attacks.

Enacts legislation for worker safety.

Engages in affairs with foreign countries.

Chief legal officer.

Responsible for the printing of money.