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CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR STUDYRevised by Dean Schields in 2006, Covbe Creek Elementary School, North Carolina. If you desire further educational material for study or teaching we highly recommend visiting the National Constitution Center of Phildelphia, PA webpage.
1.Q:
Who was the first person to suggest a "mixed government"
or divided powers in government? 2.Q: Why did Sir William Gladstone, the British
Prime Minister say, "The Constitution was the most wonderful
work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose
of man?" 3.Q: 90% of all nations in the U.N. sustained a
violent change in their government in the 20th century.
Why do you think our Republic has lasted for over 200 years?
4.Q: Who conceived the idea of a free market economy
and wrote The Wealth of Nations, upon which our capitalistic
system is based? 5.Q: What country had the first Republic? 6.Q: What country had the first Democracy? 7.Q: Why is our Republican form of government so
unique? 8.Q: What is the Constitution of the United States
of America ? 9.Q: Which are the original 13 united states? 10.Q: From what four Freedom Documents did our
Constitution and Bill of Rights derive it’s philosophy?
11.Q: Where did the final surrender of the British
to the American troops take place, ending the Revolutionary
war? 12.Q: How long did the Revolutionary War last?
13.Q: Who is the father of our country? 14.Q: After the Revolutionary War ended in 1783
the 13 states formed the Continental Congress under the
Articles of Confederation for 11 years. Why did the Articles
of Confederation need to be changed? 15.Q: What meetings were called by the states to
change the Articles of Confederation? 16.Q: The delegates were instructed to change the
Articles of Confederation at Independence Hall, Philadelphia
but what happened? 17.Q: Who kept the most complete record of the
1787 Constitutional Convention and is known a the "Father
of the Constitution"? 18.Q: Who was the President of the 1787 Constitutional
Convention? 19.Q: Which state did not send delegates to the
Constitutional Convention and was the last of the 13 states
to ratify the Constitution? 20.Q: How many states had to ratify the Constitution
before it could be put into effect? 21.Q: Fifty five delegates attended the Constitutional
Convention. How many of them actually signed the document?
22.Q: Why did three delegates at the Constitutional
Convention refuse to sign the Constitution? 23.Q: To whom is Benjamin Franklin reputed to have
said , “A Republic, if you can keep it," when asked what
kind of government the Constitutional Convention approved?
24.Q: Name the first state to ratify the Constitution?
25.Q: Which state’s ratification provided the majority
required to put the Constitution into effect? 26.Q: When did the Constitutional Convention begin
in Philadelphia? 27.Q: Who is credited with writing the Preamble
and final draft of the Constitution? 28.Q: When was the Constitution signed? 29.Q: What two cities became our capitols before
Washington D.C. became our permanent capitol? 30.Q: Who was President of the United States when
the District of Columbia was selected as the nation’s capitol
? 31.Q: Who was the first president to live in the
White House in Washington D.C.? 32.Q: What is the title of the 85 essays written
under the name "Publius" in New York advocating the ratification
of the Constitution? 33.Q: What three authors contributed to "The Federalist"
essays supporting ratification of the Constitution? 34.Q: What are the three branches of government?
35.Q: How old must a person be to become president
of the United States? 36.Q: On what day does a new President take office?
37.Q: How long is the President’s term in office
? 38.Q: How many days does a president have to either
sign or return a bill before it becomes law? 39.Q: Which Congressional body has the sole power
of impeachment? 40.Q: Which Congressional body has the sole power
to try impeachments? 41.Q: How many amendments are contained in the
Bill of Rights? 42.Q: How long a period elapsed between the time
Congress introduced the Bill of Rights and the ratification
by ¾ of the states? 43.Q: Does a member of the House of Representative
have to live in the state they represent? 44.Q: Why can't members of Congress be called into
question somewhere else for anything they may say on the
floor or in committee of Congress?
IN REFERENCE TO THE 27 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (CONDENSED)
45.Q: Which amendment protects the right of American
citizens to petition the government for redress of grievances?
46.Q: Freedom of the press is protected in which
amendment? 47.Q: What amendment guarantees freedom of speech
and peaceably assemble? | 48.Q: What amendment guarantees freedom of religion?
49.Q: Which amendment protects the right to bear
arms? 50.Q: Which amendment prohibits soldiers from moving
into a home without consent of the owner? 51.Q: Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable
search and seizure? 52.Q: Which amendment protects an individual from
being charged twice for the same crime? 53.Q: Which amendment forbids the government from
compelling a person accused of a crime to testify against
himself? 54.Q: Which amendment protects against the government
from taking private property for public use without just
compensation? 55.Q: The right to a speedy and public trial, by
an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime
was alleged, is prescribed in which amendment? 56.Q: Which amendment prescribes a trial by jury?
57.Q: Which amendment prohibits imposing excessive
fines and inflicting cruel and unusual punishment ? 58.Q: Which amendment states that the rights guaranteed
in the Constitution may not be denied? 59.Q: Which amendment states that all powers not
delegated to the Federal Government by the Constitution
are reserved for the states or people? 60.Q: Which amendment says that the citizens of
one state may not sue the citizens of another? 61.Q: What amendment contains the laws governing
the Electoral College? 62.Q: Which amendment prohibits slavery? 63.Q: Equal protection of the laws is protected
by which amendment? 64.Q: Persons who have given , "aid and comfort
to the enemy" are prohibited from holding U.S. office under
the provisions of which amendment? 65.Q: Which amendment prohibits the government
from denying the right to vote to persons because of their
race, color, or previous condition of servitude? 66.Q: Congress is granted power to collect taxes
on incomes under the terms of which amendment? 67.Q: In the original Constitution the U.S. Senators
were elected by each state legislature in order to protect
state rights in the Congress. How did amendment 17 change
this election process? 68.Q: Which amendment prohibits the sale of alcohol?
69.Q: Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
70.Q: When is the Congress sworn in? 71.Q: Which amendment repealed prohibition? 72.Q: Which amendment states that no president
shall be elected more than two terms? 73.Q: In what amendment was The District of Columbia
granted three electors to the Electoral College so it could
be represented in Presidential elections? 74.Q: What amendment repeals the poll tax or any
other tax which denied the right to vote? 75.Q: Succession of the presidency in case of the
death or impairment of the president is decided in which
amendment? 76.Q: Which amendment prescribes that citizens
who reach the age of eighteen shall not be denied the right
to vote on account of age? 77.Q: Which amendment states that compensation
for the Congress shall not take effect until after the election
of Congress shall have intervened?
78.Q: How do the first ten amendments differ from
the others? 79.Q: How many articles does the Constitution contain?
80.Q: Article one in the Constitution regulates
what branch of government? 81.Q: The Executive branch is regulated by which
article in the Constitution? 82.Q: To what branch of government does Article
three refer? 83.Q: Relations of the states is regulated by which
article ? 84.Q: To what does the Fifth Article refer? 85.Q: Where in the Constitution does it refer to
the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land? 86.Q: Which article specifies the rules for Ratification
of Amendments? 87.Q: How many members does the Congress have?
88..Q: How often are elections held for members
of the House of Representatives ? 89.Q: How long must a person be a citizen of the
US before he can become a member of the House of Representatives?
90.Q: How old must a person be before becoming
a member of the House of Representatives? 91.Q: To what do we refer when we say "The Congress"?
92.Q: How long is a Senator’s term of office? 93.Q: Who serves as President of the Senate? 94.Q: How often are Senators elected? 95.Q: How old must a person be before they can
serve in the Senate? 96.Q: For how long must a person be a U S citizen
before they are qualified to serve in the Senate? 97.Q: How many Senators must be present for the
Senate to conduct business? 98.Q: Which branch of government is charged with
the development of the military? 99.Q: Who is Commander in Chief of our armed forces?
100.Q: Can the Commander in Chief call the state
militia’s to active duty? 101.Q: How many amendments have been made to the
Constitution? 102.Q: Conviction for treason as defined in the
Constitution requires the testimony of how many witnesses
to the same overt act? 103.Q: Which of the three branches of government
does the Constitution give power to define and punish piracies
committed on high seas? 104.Q: Which branch of government does the Constitution
empower to declare punishment for treason? 105.Q: How old must a person be before they can
qualify for U S citizenship to become a naturalized citizen?
106.Q: Which delegates of the Constitutional Convention
invented the concept of Daylight Savings Time? 107.Q: Which one of the delegates at the Constitutional
Convention initiated the first public library in America?
108.Q: For how long does a patent protect an inventor
for the exclusive benefit of the inventor? 109.Q: To what does the President, the military,
the federal, and the state officials swear to uphold and
defend? 110.Q: What does a Writ of Habeas Corpus mean?
111.Q: Can any state enter into a treaty with a
foreign country? 112.Q: Can any state government lay a tax or duties
on imports or exports from their state? 113.Q: Can states keep troops or ships of war in
times of peace? 114.Q: How many states must approve a change in
the Constitution before it becomes law? 115.Q: Can the House and Senate expel a member
for improper behavior? 116.Q: What is the "Congressional Record"? 117.Q: What department has the authority to coin
money and regulate the value thereof? 118.Q: Who decides the standard of weights and
measures? 119.Q: Who has the power to declare war? 120.Q: Who decides on the appropriations for the
military ? 121.Q: Why are the appropriations for the military
only extended for two years? 122.Q: What is a state militia? 123.Q: Before Washington D.C. became the Capitol
to what state did it belong ? 124.Q: How large an area was ceded by Maryland
for the capitol? 125.Q: The president appoints officials under what
provisions? 126.Q: When the President declares an "Executive
Order" does it become law? 127.Q: What is required for a President to be impeached
? 128.Q: Who presides over the presidential impeachment
proceedings? 129.Q: Can the President call state militia to
active duty? 130.Q: To what is the President the "Commander
in Chief? 131.Q: Who can grant reprieves and pardons for
offenses against the U.S.? 132.Q: Can the President grant reprieves and pardons
against impeachment of a judge or officer of the Executive
branch? 133.Q: The President can make treaties but does
he need the approval of 2/3 of the Senate or the whole Congress?
134.Q: The Vice President is the only official
who serves in two branches of government, what are they?
135.Q: When does the Vice President serve in the
legislative branch? 136.Q: Is the Vice President allowed to vote in
Senate Proceedings? 137.Q: When does the Vice President have the right
to vote in the Senate? 138.Q: When a Vice President becomes President
in case of the demise of the President is a new Vice President
elected? 139.Q: How is the new Vice President put into office?
140.Q: What branch of government regulates commerce?
141.Q: The House of Representatives and Senate
cannot send a bill to the President unless what? | 142.Q: For how long may the President keep a bill
for his veto or approval? 143.Q: Why was the Electoral College created? 144.Q: Who votes in the Electoral College? 145.Q: How many Electors in the Electoral College?
146.Q: What do these 538 electors represent? 147.Q: How many Electoral Votes does it take to
win the presidency? 148.Q: What would happen if there were no Electoral
College? 149.Q: Without the Electoral College what would
happen to the political parties? 150.Q: Do the Electors always cast their vote in
their state capitol whether their candidate wins or not?
151.Q: Is there an Elector for every presidential
candidate in each party for each Congressional district
? 152.Q: Does only the Elector of the winning candidate
get to cast their vote in the state capitol? 153.Q: Where are the Electoral College votes counted?
154.Q: When do the Electors get to cast their vote
for the winning candidate? 155.Q: What is the function of the Supreme Court?
156.Q: How many judges are there on the Supreme
Court? 157.Q: Who sits on the Supreme Court? 158.Q: For how long do they serve? 159.Q: How are they appointed? 160.Q: The Constitution can be amended by approval
of 2/3 of the Congress and how many of the state legislatures?
161.Q: Why did the Founding Fathers make the amendment
process so cumbersome? 162.Q: What motivated the Founding Fathers to write
the Constitution? 163.Q: If a U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, how
is the vacancy filled? 164.Q: Why was the District of Columbia accorded
three Electors in presiden6tial elections? 165.Q: Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance and when?
166.Q: Who said, "When law ends, tyranny begins?”
167.Q: Who said we make a living by what we get
but a life by what we give? | 168.Q: When did Congress establish the War Department?
169.Q: When did the Congress establish the Treasury
Department? 170.Q: When did Congress appoint the Postmaster
General? 171.Q: Who was the first Republican President?
172.Q: Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and in
what year? 173.Q: Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court? 174.Q: Why is a U.S. Census taken every 10 years?
175.Q: What happens after the census is determined?
176.Q: How many Congressional districts are there?
177.Q: Since the total of 435 Congressional districts
is permanent is it possible a state may gain a congressional
district while another may lose one after the census? 178.Q: What states have the most Congressional
Districts? 179.Q: Which state is the least populated and has
the least Congressional Districts? 180.Q: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
181.Q: Which President bought the Louisiana Territory
from France? 182.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
all the powers and duties of the Congress? 183.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
the duties of the president ? 184.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
the judiciary? 185.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
state rights? 186.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
the process to amend the Constitution? 187.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
the Constitution as the supreme law of the Land? 188.Q: Which article in the Constitution defines
the ratification process ? 189.Q: What constitutes the Constitution? 190.Q: What form of government is rule by one person?
191.Q: What form of government is rule by a few?
192.Q: What form of government is ruled by the
many? 193.Q: What form of government does the U.S. have?
194.Q: What is the principal of a Republican form
of government ? 195.Q: When Polybius of Greece wrote about a mixed
form of government in 125 BC, who was the next person to
be an advocate of a mixed government? 196.Q: How many words are in the Constitution?
197.Q: A bill for the collection of Income Tax
passed on February 3, 1913. At what rate and at what income
did it begin? 198.Q: Who were the first four presidents? 199.Q: What percent of both houses does it take
to override a presidential veto? 200.Q: If the president takes no action on a bill,
how long does it take to automatically become law? 201.Q: Who has the power to adjourn or convene
the Congress? 202.Q: Every state is guaranteed by the Constitution
to have what kind of government? 203.Q: What four states are commonwealths? 204.Q: Do the states also have a mixed or three
branches of government? 205.Q: Which body of government is responsible
for the budget? 206.Q: When can a bill be considered by Congress?
207.Q: What happens to a bill after it is introduced
in Congress? 208.Q: Who can propose a bill? 209.Q: What is common law? 210.Q: How do our courts work? 211.Q: What is the difference between our Republic
and a socialistic form of government? 212.Q: How should the Supreme Court interpret the
Constitution?
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