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?

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

<p>It limits a President to two terms in office. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The President is the ceremonial head of the Government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

<p>Fourth Amendment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which basic principle is considered the cornerstone of the Constitution?

<p>Popular Sovereignty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They should appeal to more voters and may not have all of the same ideals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Must be a US citizen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First Amendment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Naturalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Electoral College (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'supreme law of the land'?

<p>The Constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Speaker of the House (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>270 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Electoral votes are counted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Independent Agencies considered 'independent'?

<p>They operate without direct presidential control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Presidential election takes place (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are electoral votes assigned to each state?

<p>Equal to the number of U.S. Senators and Representatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

The Preamble outlines the goals of the government in the United States.

What is the most common way to ratify an amendment once it has been proposed?

The most common way to ratify an amendment is by a three-fourths vote in the state legislatures.

What is the most common way to propose an amendment?

The most common way to propose an amendment is by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What is federalism?

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a national (or central) government and regional governments like states or provinces.

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Which Article explains the Amendment process?

Article V of the Constitution outlines the amendment process.

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Which Article created the executive branch?

Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch, headed by the President, responsible for enforcing the laws.

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Which Article created the judicial branch?

Article III of the Constitution creates the judicial branch, the system of courts, primarily led by the Supreme Court.

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Which Article established the legislative branch?

Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch, Congress, responsible for making the laws.

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How does the House decide the President if there's no electoral majority?

The House of Representatives chooses the President from the top 3 candidates if no one gets a majority of the electoral votes.

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Why do Presidential candidates choose VP candidates?

Presidential candidates often choose a running mate who appeals to a wider range of voters, even if they disagree on some issues.

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Who can challenge the President's return after incapacity?

The Vice President, Congress, and the President's cabinet can all challenge the President's claim of being fit to resume duties after an incapacity.

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How is a VP vacancy filled?

The President nominates a Vice President who then has to be approved by a majority vote in both the House and the Senate to fill a vacated Vice Presidency.

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What does the 22nd Amendment say about the President's term?

The 22nd Amendment limits the number of terms a President can serve to two.

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What is the 'supreme law of the land'?

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, meaning it takes precedence over all other laws and regulations.

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What is the presidential line of succession?

The line of succession determines who becomes president if the current president is unable to serve. The order is: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General.

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What are the Vice President's two constitutional duties?

The Vice President has two constitutional duties: to succeed the president if necessary and to preside over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes.

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

A presidential candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the election.

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How many total electoral votes are there?

There are 538 total electoral votes available in a presidential election.

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What makes the 1824, 1876, 1888, 2000 & 2016 presidential elections significant?

These elections were won by a candidate who received fewer votes nationwide compared to their opponent, showcasing the complexities of the Electoral College system.

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What happens on January 6th every four years?

On January 6th every four years, Congress meets to formally count the electoral votes and declare the winner of the presidential election.

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When is Election Day in the US?

Election Day in the U.S. is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, every four years.

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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.

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