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The U.S. ConstitutionCreated by E. Murphy and F. Boxer Summer, 2006
Constitutional Convention
Ratifying the Constitution
Principles of the Constitution
Structure of the Constitution
Bill of Rights /Amendments
Citizenship Legislative Branch
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Executive Branch
Electoral College
Cabinet Judicial Branch
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Constitutional Convention
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What was the name for the first set of laws for the United States?
• Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederation
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Why was the Great Compromise important?
• It established that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes.
• It established the two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives (based on population of the state) and the Senate (each state got two).
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Which of the following was part of the 3/5 Compromise?
• It established that slaves would count 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes.
• It maintained the slave trade until at least 1808.
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Ratifying the Constitution
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What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist?
•The Federalists wanted to be loyal to England, while the Anti-Federalists wanted to separate from England.
•A federalist wanted the Constitution ratified while the Anti-Federalists did not like the Constitution because they felt it made the government too powerful and wanted a Bill of Rights added
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Principles of the Constitution
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Which of the following best describes the principle of Checks and Balances?• Power in government is divided equally among
the three branches and divided in such a way that each branch has a little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.
• Power in government is divided in three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
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Which of the following describes the principle of Separation of Powers?• Power in government is divided into three bran
ches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
• People use their right to vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.
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Which of the following describes the principle of Republicanism?
• Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Judicial and Executive.
• People use their vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.
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Which of the following describes the principle of Limited Government?• The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights
of the people from an overly powerful government.
• Everyone, even the leaders in the government, must follow the laws and the Constitution.
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Which of the following describes the principle of Individual Rights?• People rule the government through their vote.
• The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government.
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Which of the following describes the principle of Popular Sovereignty?• People rule the government through their vote.
• Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and in such a way that each branch has little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.
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What is an article? Structure of the Constitution
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Article 1 is about the….
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
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Article 2 is about the………
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
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Article 3 is about………
• Relations among the states
• The Judicial Branch
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Article 4 is about………
• Relations among the states
• Amending (changing) the Constitution
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Article 5 is about………
• Relations among the states
• Amending (changing) the Constitution
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Article 6 is about………
• The Legislative Branch
• The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
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Article 7 is about………
• Ratifying the Constitution
• The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
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Bill of Rights/Amendments
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Which of the following best describes the Bill of Rights?
• First Ten Amendments• Protects the individual rights of the people
from an overly powerful government
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Which Amendment explains that people have the right to freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly and religion?
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 1
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Citizenship
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What is the difference between a natural born citizen and a naturalized citizen?
• A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a naturalized citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life by following a procedure established by Congress is a natural born citizen.
• A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a natural born citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life following a procedure established by Congress is a naturalized citizen.
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Legislative Branch
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What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?
• Enforces laws
• Makes laws
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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the Senate?• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of seve
n years, and live in the state represented.
• Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and live in the state represented.
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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the House of Representatives?
• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.
• Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for nine years, and live in the state represented.
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Which of the following best describes the term in office to be a member of the Senate?
• 6 years
• 2 years
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Which of the following best describes the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?
• 6 years
• 2 years
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Which of the following best describes the job of the Senate?
• Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.
• Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment.
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Which of the following best describes the job of the House?
• Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.
• Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment
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Which of the following best describes something that Congress CANNOT do?
•Declare War
•Give titles of nobility
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How many members are there in the Senate?
• 435
• 100
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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
• 100
• 435
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Who is the leader of the Senate?
• Vice-president
• Speaker of the House
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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
• Speaker of the House
• Vice-president
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How can Congress check the power of the Executive Branch?
• Approve treaties made by the president• Override presidential veto
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How can Congress check the power of the Judicial Branch?
• Approve judges appointed by the president• Make lower courts
• Only the first answer is correct• Both answers are correct
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
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What is it called when Congress can make laws that are necessary and proper, even if it isn’t specifically written in the Constitution?
• Elastic Clause
• Judicial Review
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How many votes are needed for Congress to start an Amendment?
• Majority
• 2/3 vote
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How many votes are needed for both houses of Congress to pass a bill?
• 2/3 vote
• Majority
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How many votes are needed for Congress to override a president’s veto of a bill?
• 2/3 vote
• Majority
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Executive Branch
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What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
• Makes laws
• Enforces laws
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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be President or Vice-president?
• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.
• Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.
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Which of the following best describes the term in office for the President?
• 4 years
• 2 years
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Which of the following best describes the job of the President?
• Enforces laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments
• Interprets laws and the Constitution
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What is the most amount of terms a president can serve?
• 2 terms
• 4 terms
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Electoral College
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Who ultimately elects the president?
• Voters in the state
• Electoral College
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How is the number of electors for each state for the Electoral College determined?
• Equal to the number of representatives and senators from each state.
• Each state has the same amount
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Cabinet
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What are the presidential advisors called?
• Ambassadors
• Cabinet
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How many members are there in the Cabinet?
• 13
• 9
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Which presidential advisor is in charge of foreign affairs?
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of State
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Which presidential advisor is in charge of the military?
• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of State
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Which presidential advisor is in charge of protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks?
• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of Homeland Security
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Judicial Branch
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What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
• Enforce laws
• Interprets laws
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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice?
• Must be at least 35 years of age, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.
• No qualifications
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Which of the following best describes the term in office for a member of the Supreme Court?
• 4 years
• Life term
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Which of the following best describes the job of the Supreme Court?
• Interprets laws and the Constitution
• Make laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments
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How many members are there in the Supreme Court?
• 9
• 435
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What is the highest court in the land?
• Supreme Court
• District Court
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What is the lowest court in the land?
• District Court
• Court of Appeals
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How are federal judges selected?
• Appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
• Elected by the people
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What is it called when Supreme Court judges can interpret laws to decide if they are Constitutional or not?
• Elastic Clause
• Judicial Review
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Websites for Learning More
• Constitution Facts• The Constitution for Kids• Pictures of the Documents• Ben’s guide to U.S. Government• The White House for Kids• National Constitution Center