Missouri / US Constitution review

Who becomes president if the sitting president and vice-president are unable to continue their jobs?

Speaker of the House

A governor of missouri can use a line-item veto but the President of the United States cannot, T/F?

True

What is a line-item veto?

Rejecting only part of the bill

How long do Missouri supreme court justices serve?

12 years

Powers that are shared by both the Federal and State governments (such as taxing) are called what powers?

Concurrent powers

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Ensure the rights of the individuals and limit government intervention on them

The US President appoints Supreme Court Justices, who confirms the appointments?

Senate

What is meant by the term "implied power" when talking about the constitution? what is an example?

creating a national bank

What is federalism?

division of power between the state and federal governments

What does article 5 the US constitution discuss which led to the making of the bill of rights?

amendment process

What is the topic of article 4?

statehood, and relations among states

What article discusses the supremacy clause?

six

What is a term of the Supreme Court justice?

life

What fraction of congress must vote to propose an amendment?

2/3

What fraction of state legislature must vote to ratify a proposed amendment?

3/4

Who is the leader of the Senate when the vice president isn't present?

president pro tempore

What is the title of the leader of House of Representatives?

speaker of the house

Which amendment gave woman the right to vote?

19th

Which amendment gave us the right to keep and bear arms?

2nd

Which amendment prohibits, unreasonable, search and seizure?

fourth

Which amendment provide provides the right to speedy trial by jury?

6th

Which amendment protects citizens are having to testify against themselves?

fifth

Which amendment establishes freedom of speech press religion and assembly?

1st

What is the highest score in the land?

supreme Court

Which amendment establishes “equal protection” under the law for all US citizens?

14th

What is the name given to the president's group of advisors?

cabinet

Which amendment protects us from excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment?

eighth

What fraction of the Senate is elected every two years?

1/3

How many US senators are chosen from each state?

2

What does popular sovereignty mean?

the government comes from the consent of the people themselves

What is republicanism/a republic?

citizens, elect representatives

What is the main job of the executive branch?

enforce the law

Which office holds the title of commander in chief?

president

The US Supreme Court has how many members?

nine

Who alone has the power to declare war?

Congress

What does the preamble (article one through seven) to the constitution do?

explains the foundations of US government and branches

What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

to interpret the law

Congress is bicameral what are the two parts called?

senate and House of Representatives

Who has the authority to coin money?

Congress

What does a necessary, proper or elastic clause in the constitution do?

allows Congress to pass needed laws not mentioned in constitution (implied)

What is the main job of Congress?

to write or create laws

Why is Congress bicameral?

the great compromise between large and small states (Connecticut compromise)

What is impeachment?

holding an official accountable for actions accused of misconduct

How many total voting members of Congress are there?

535

Representation of the house of representatives is based on what, totaling 435 members?

state population

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?

to protect individual rights of the people

Missouri State Senators are elected from districts based on population, T/F?

True