QUIZ ON THE U.S. CONSTITUTION

Neal SBU Spring 23'

The right of free speech and the freedoms of religion, assembly, and press, are stated in the _________ Amendment.

1st

The right of eighteen-year olds to vote is guaranteed by the _________ Amendment.

26th

It is proposed to split California into two states, North California and South California. Who must consent to this division before it takes effect? (Name all that apply)

The Governor and the California legislature

The President can make a treaty with another nation with the “advice and consent” of ____________.

Senate

The protection against self-incrimination (being a witness against yourself) is stated in the _________ Amendment.

5th

When can privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus be suspended (name one occasion)?

Rebellion or invasion

The power to make laws is granted to __________________.

Congress

When is the President of the Senate allowed to vote?

Whenever the votes are equally divided

What type of government must the United States guarantee each state?

Republican form of government

Who has the power to lay and collect taxes?

Congress

How many terms can a President serve?

Two

A person who flees from justice shall be returned to the state having jurisdiction at the request of __________________.

the executive authority of the jurisdictive state.

Titles of nobility (king, queen, prince, princess, etc.) can be granted by ____________________.

No one

In the case of a disputed election to the U.S. House of Representatives, who decides which candidate was properly elected?

Senate

Which national government officers are elected directly by the people?

House of Reps

The powers to declare war, promote progress in the science and arts, and establish a post office all belong to which branch of government?

Legislative Branch: Congress

The U.S. Congress must meet at least ______________ per year (how many times?).

Once

A Representative is elected for a term of _________ years.

2

A Senator is elected for a term of _________ years.

6

The President is elected for a term of _________ years

4

A child custody agreement made in Missouri is valid in how many other states?

?????

All legislative power is held by the U.S. _________________.

Congress

When the President of the United States is impeached, who presides over the Senate trial?

Chief of Justice

A state is not allowed to form a _____________ with another nation (name one).

treaty, alliance, or confederation

The ____________________ power is vested in the President, together with the Vice President.

executive

The President may grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of _______________________.

impeachment

Name one reason a President might be removed from office by Congress.

Treason, bribery

As long as a judge is in office, his pay may not be __________________.

reduced

How many witnesses are necessary to convict someone of treason?

2

Congress may determine the punishment for treason, but that cannot include corruption of _____________.

blood

The one part of the U.S. Constitution that cannot be amended is the number of _____________ from each state.

representatives

Government officials may have to swear an oath before they can take office, but they never have to take a/an _______________________ test.

religious

___________ out of thirteen states had to agree before the Constitution would take effect.

9

The government may not impose excessive fines, bail, or __________________________ punishment.

unusual

Any power not explicitly given to the national government is reserved to the _______________, or to the people.

state

What does the 13th Amendment forbid?

Slavery

The 16th Amendment gives the federal government the power to tax __________________.

Income

The 19th Amendment gives __________________ the right to vote.

Women

The 21st Amendment overturns the ______________ Amendment.

18th

The 23rd Amendment gives ___________________ the right to vote in Presidential elections.

citizens of the District of Colombia