How is the number of representatives from each state determined?

States receive representation based on population

All states receive equal representation

States receive representation based on voter participation rates

States representation is based on wealth

How is the number of senators from each state determined?

All states receive equal representation

States receive representation based on voter participation rates

States receive representation based on population

States representation is based on wealth

Why is it important for an American citizen to know the main job of the Legislative Branch?

They make the laws for the American citizens

They interpret laws for the American citizens

They enforce the laws for the American citizens

They change the laws for the American citizens

How does the leader of the House of Representatives receive their job?

The President assigns the position

What happens if a president is convicted by the Senate following the impeachment trial?

They are automatically removed from office

They remain in office until the end of their term

Why is it important for an American citizen to know the main job of the Executive Branch?

They enforce the laws for the American citizens

They interpret laws for the American citizens

They make the laws for the American citizens

They change the laws for the American citizens

The Oath of Office is a promise the President makes to the American citizens. Which statement best describes this promise?

They promise that they will preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution

They promise that they will keep the promises they made while campaigning for office

They promise to do what is best for the American people

They promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

How is a cabinet member selected?

The members are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate

Each president gets full power to choose their own cabinet members

The members are nominated by the President and approved by the House of Representatives

They are all former representatives who are voted on by Congress

How is the president chosen?

Nominated by the House and approved by the Senate

What happens if there is a tie in the election for presidency?

The members of the House of Representatives vote

The Supreme Court holds a deciding vote

What is the main job of a Supreme Court justice?

determine if laws are Constitutional

Why is it important for American citizens to be aware of whom is being nominated for a Justice position?

Justices serve on the Supreme Court for life

Justices make important decisions about how the Constitution is interpreted

The Justice's personal and political beliefs can influence their decisions

What are the three highest federal courts?

supreme court, court of appeals, district court

town court, district court, supreme court

town court, state court, court of appeals

state court, divorce court, the people's court

Why is it important for candidates to win the votes of states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas?

The higher value of those states will help candidates reach the needed number of electoral votes

Candidates need to win 25 states and those 3 states have a lot of friends

The grey states are the most important

The candidates need votes from northern and southern states in order to win

When a bill becomes a law, what happens first?

An idea is presented to a member of Congress

The bill goes back to the houses for a veto override- 2/3 majority in the House and Senate to override the veto

The bill travels to the President

When a bill becomes a law, what happens if the president vetoes the bill?

The bill goes back to the houses for a veto override- 2/3 majority in the House and Senate to override the veto

An idea is presented to a member of Congress

The bill travels to the President

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What did the founding fathers mean with the phrase "a more perfect union"

They believed the country was working well as it was and wanted others to believe in this as well

They wanted to establish a group of elite citizens who ran the new nation

They were excited about winning the war and beginning a new nation

They hoped the Constitution would unite the country better than the articles

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does "establish justice" mean?

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Promise peace within our country

Create fairness

Protect the freedoms for citizens

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Promise peace within our country

Create fairness

Protect the freedoms for citizens

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does "promote the general welfare" mean?

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Promise peace within our country

Create fairness

Protect the freedoms for citizens

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does "Secure the blessings of liberty" mean?

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Promise peace within our country

Create fairness

Protect the freedoms for citizens

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does "provide for the common defense" mean?

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Promise peace within our country

Create fairness

Defend the country from enemies

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What are the qualifications to become a Representative in the House of Representatives?

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent

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

There are no qualifications

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The Constitution Test: Part One

What did the founding fathers mean with the phrase "a more perfect union"

What does "establish justice" mean?

What does "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?

What does "promote the general welfare" mean?

What does "Secure the blessings of liberty" mean?

What does "provide for the common defense" mean?

What are the qualifications to become a Representative in the House of Representatives?

How is the number of representatives from each state determined?

How is the number of senators from each state determined?

What are the qualifications to become a Senator?

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