U.S. History: United States Constitution Test

Preamble

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

5 things the 1st Amendment Guarantees

freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, assembly

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers

4th Amendment

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

5th Amendment

Right to remain silent

6th Amendment

Right to a fair, speedy trial

7th Amendment

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

8th Amendment

No cruel or unusual punishment

9th Amendment

Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution

10th Amendment

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States

13th Amendment

abolish slavery

15th Amendment

Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or precious condition of servitude

18th Amendment

Prohibition of alcohol

19th Amendment

Gave women the right to vote

20th Amendment

changed presidential inauguration to January 20th

21st Amendment

Repeal of Prohibition

22nd Amendment

Limits the president to two terms.

26th Amendment

lowered the voting age to 18

What are the qualifications for serving in the House of Representatives?

-25 years old -U.S. citizen for at least 7 years -live in the state he or she represents.

What are the qualifications for serving in the Senate?

-30 years old -U.S. citizen for at least 9 years -residency in the state a senator represents at time of election.

What are the qualifications to be President?

-35 years old -natural born citizen -14 years of the US resident

How often must census be taken?

every 10 years

Title of the House leader

Speaker of the House

Title of the Senate leader

Vice President

How long is the term of office for a Senator?

6 years

How long is the term of office for the House?

2 years

How long is the term of office for the President?

4 years

What is judicial review and who has this power?

power of the Supreme Court; ability to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution

How many senators does each state have?

2

How many Representatives does each state have?

depends on population

Total number of senators

100

Total number of Representatives

435

What is a veto, who has the power, and how can it be overcome?

Veto: a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action Power: President Overcome: Congress can override a veto

Who tries to impeach cases?

House of Representatives

When was the Constitution signed?

September 17, 1787

3 Branches of Government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Currently who is the leader of the Senate?

Kamala Harris

Currently who is the leader of the House?

Mike Johnson

Currently who is the vice president?

Kamala Harris