Question 1

Which document begins with the phrase 'We the People'?

Accepted Answer

Constitution Preamble

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Magna Carta

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the Constitution Preamble?

Accepted Answer

To establish the goals and purposes of the government

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To create the system of checks and balances

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To define the powers of the states

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To outline the duties of the President

Question 3

Which branch of government is described in Article I of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Legislative branch

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Judicial branch

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Executive branch

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Economic branch

Question 4

What is the main responsibility of the Executive branch as outlined in Article II of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To enforce and carry out laws

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To interpret laws

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To make laws

Question 5

In Article III of the Constitution, which branch of government is established?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

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Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Military branch

Question 6

What is the purpose of Article I of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To establish the legislative branch of government

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To establish the judicial branch of government

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To outline the rights of citizens

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To establish the executive branch of government

Question 7

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial branch of government?

Accepted Answer

Article III

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Article I

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Article IV

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Article II

Question 8

What is the main responsibility of the Executive branch as outlined in Article II of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To enforce and carry out laws

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To make laws

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To interpret laws

Question 9

Which branch of government is described in Article I of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Judicial branch

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Economic branch

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the Constitution Preamble?

Accepted Answer

To establish the goals and purposes of the government

Answer

To outline the duties of the President

Answer

To create the system of checks and balances

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To define the powers of the states

Question 11

Which document begins with the phrase 'We the People'?

Accepted Answer

Constitution Preamble

Answer

Declaration of Independence

Answer

Magna Carta

Answer

Bill of Rights

Question 12

What is the purpose of Article II of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To establish the executive branch of government

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To declare individual rights

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To establish the legislative branch of government

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To establish the judicial branch of government

Question 13

In the Constitution Preamble, what does the phrase 'secure the blessings of liberty' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring freedoms and rights for all citizens

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Limiting individual liberties

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Promoting economic prosperity

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Establishing a monarchy

Question 14

Which branch of government interprets laws?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

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Executive branch

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Military branch

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Legislative branch

Question 15

What are the two branches or houses of Congress?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives and Senate

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Senate and Assembly

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House of Representatives and Supreme Court

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House of Representatives and Assembly

Question 16

What is the age requirement to be a Senator?

Accepted Answer

30 years old

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35 years old

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25 years old

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20 years old

Question 17

What is the term length for a Senator?

Accepted Answer

6 years

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4 years

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2 years

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10 years

Question 18

What is the age requirement to be a Representative?

Accepted Answer

25 years

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35 years

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30 years

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20 years

Question 19

What is the length of term for a Representative?

Accepted Answer

2 years

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10 years

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6 years

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4 years

Question 20

What is the number of Representatives a state has based on?

Accepted Answer

based on a state's population

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equal to the state's population

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equal among all 50 states

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based on the size (geographic area) of a state

Question 21

The number of Senators each state has is

Accepted Answer

equal among all 50 states

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based on a state's population

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equal to the state's population

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based on the size (geographic area) of a state

Question 22

What are two special powers the House of Representatives has?

Accepted Answer

beginning all revenue bills and impeachment

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approving presidential appointments and court for impeachment trials

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impeachment and approving presidential appointments

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beginning all bills revenue bills and approving presidential appointments

Question 23

What are two special powers that the Senate has?

Accepted Answer

court for impeachment trials and approving presidential appointments

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beginning revenue bills and impeachment

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beginning all revenue bills and approving presidential appointments

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ratifying amendments and approving presidential appointments

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?

Accepted Answer

regulate interstate and foreign trade

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establish and maintain public schools

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grant patents and copyrights

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set weights and measures

Question 25

Who is the leader of the Senate?

Accepted Answer

Vice President

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Speaker

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Chief Justice

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Secretary of State

Question 26

This type of legislation makes an act a crime after it was committed

Accepted Answer

ex post  facto law

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writ of habeas corpus

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double jeopardy

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bill of attainder

Question 27

This type of legislation declares a person guilty without a trial

Accepted Answer

bill of attainder

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ex post facto law

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writ of habeas corpus

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double jeopardy

Question 28

This is an order bringing a prisoner before a judge to decide if they are being held lawfully

Accepted Answer

writ of habeas corpu8s

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ex post fato law

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bill of attainder

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double jeopardy

Question 29

What is the length of term for a president

Accepted Answer

4 years

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2 years

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6 years

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No limit

Question 30

What is the age requirement to be President?

Accepted Answer

35 years

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30 years

Answer

40 years

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25 years

Question 31

As leader of the armed forces, the President is known as the

Accepted Answer

Commander in Chief

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Colonel of the Military

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Chief Diplomat

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Ambassador of the Armed Forces

Question 32

What is the annual speech the President gives to Congress known as?

Accepted Answer

State of the Union address

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Inaugural speech

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Annual Congressional pep rally

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State of the State address

Question 33

What is the length of term for a Supreme Court Justice?

Accepted Answer

Life

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2 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 34

How are federal judges chosen?

Accepted Answer

appointed by the President

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Elected by the Senators

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elected by the people

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Elected by the Electoral College

Question 35

Who officially elects the President?

Accepted Answer

Electors/Electoral college

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The citizens of the United States

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State legislators

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Judicial review

Question 36

What is the highest court in the nation?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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State District Courts

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People's Court

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Federal Court of Appeals

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