Constitution Study Guide

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What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?

The Senate elects the President.

The Supreme Court decides the President.

The House of Representatives elects the President from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes. (correct)

The electoral college members choose a President.

How is a vacancy in the Vice Presidency filled?

The President gets to choose a replacement without any confirmation.

The Vice Presidency is left vacant until the next election.

The President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. (correct)

The Senior Senator from the President's party appoints a successor.

What part of the Constitution outlines the goals of the American Government?

The Articles of Confederation

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

The Preamble (correct)

Which Article explains the Amendment process?

Article 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment regarding the President?

It limits a President to two terms in office. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the President as Chief of State?

The President is the ceremonial head of the Government. Signup and view all the answers

What amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

Fourth Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Which basic principle is considered the cornerstone of the Constitution?

Popular Sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What criteria do presidential candidates typically consider when choosing a vice-presidential candidate?

They should appeal to more voters and may not have all of the same ideals. Signup and view all the answers

What are the formal requirements to be President of the United States?

Must be a US citizen Signup and view all the answers

Which Amendment guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition?

First Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen?

Naturalization Signup and view all the answers

What group of people is responsible for electing the U.S. President?

The Electoral College Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'supreme law of the land'?

The Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the line of succession to the presidency after the Vice President?

Speaker of the House Signup and view all the answers

How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win?

270 Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurs on January 6th every four years?

Electoral votes are counted Signup and view all the answers

Why are Independent Agencies considered 'independent'?

They operate without direct presidential control Signup and view all the answers

What happens on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November every four years?

Presidential election takes place Signup and view all the answers

How are electoral votes assigned to each state?

Equal to the number of U.S. Senators and Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the body of fundamental laws setting out principles of government?

Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution Study Guide

The Preamble outlines the goals of the American government
A ¾ vote of each legislative chamber is the most common way to ratify an amendment
A two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is the most common way to propose an amendment
Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between a central government and several regional governments
Article 5 explains the amendment process
Article 2 created the executive branch
Article 3 created the judicial branch
Article 1 established the legislative branch
Framers were dedicated to limited government because they feared a powerful national government, believed that power should be restrained, and felt that power should be divided and shared among state and local governments
Popular sovereignty is the cornerstone of the Constitution, meaning the people are the only source of power, and the government governs with their consent
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures
The Eighth Amendment protects individuals from cruel and unusual punishment
The Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms
The Sixth Amendment protects the rights of the accused
The Ninth Amendment states that citizens have rights not listed in the Constitution
The 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote
The formal, constitutional requirements to be President include being a US citizen, over 35 years old, and a US citizen for at least 14 years
Naturalization is the process by which immigrants become US citizens
The Electoral College is the group of people who elect the President
Two ways someone qualifies as a natural-born citizen are being born on American soil or both parents being US citizens

Constitutional Principles and Processes

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land
The Vice President is 1st in line of succession, followed by the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and the Attorney General are next in succession to the president
The Vice President's duties include succeeding the president in the event of death or resignation, and presiding over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes if necessary
270 electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election
538 electoral votes are available in presidential elections
Presidential elections have sometimes had the winner lose the popular vote
The joint session of Congress counts electoral votes on January 6th every four years
Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November every four years
Independent agencies are constitutionally part of the executive branch, but independent of presidential control
The Cabinet is comprised of subunits and agencies

Presidential Powers and Limitations

The Electoral College, composed of electors from each state, elects the President
If no presidential candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes, the House of Representatives selects the president from the top three candidates
A president can resume duties after incapacitation by informing Congress, but the decision can be challenged
A Vice Presidential vacancy is filled by the President nominating a Vice President who is confirmed by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress
As Chief of State, the President is the ceremonial head of the US government
As Chief Legislator, the President is the main architect of American public policy
The 22nd Amendment limits the President to two terms in office
The President's salary is $400,000 per year

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This quiz focuses on key components of the U.S. Constitution, including the Preamble, the amendment process, and the structure of government established by the Articles. Learn about the principles of federalism, popular sovereignty, and the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Test your knowledge of the foundational document that governs the United States.