US Constitution 10 Amendments Quiz

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According to Article V, what is the requirement for changes to the Constitution to become official?

Approval from the Supreme Court

Approval from two-thirds of the states

Approval from the President

Approval from three-fourths of the states (correct)

What is the maximum number of amendments that can be added to the Constitution?

There is no maximum number (correct)

100

What is the purpose of Article V in the Constitution?

To make it difficult to change the rules (correct)

To give the President the power to change the rules

To make it easy to change the rules

To give the Supreme Court the power to change the rules

What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Each state sends two people to the Senate while representation in the House is based on population Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to become a Senator?

At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and live in the state you want to represent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a Representative?

To speak for the people of their state in the government Signup and view all the answers

Where did the House of Representatives and the Senate meet when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States?

Independence Hall Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for a Senator?

6 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the U.S. Congress?

To make laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the building where the U.S. Congress meets?

The Capitol Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress?

To make important decisions for the country Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for determining the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives?

The state's population Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the Legislative Branch in relation to presidential vetoes?

To override them Signup and view all the answers

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights. Signup and view all the answers

What important freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?

Freedom of speech, religion, and the press. It also allows people to peacefully protest and petition their government for change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 3rd Amendment?

To protect citizens from having soldiers quartered in their homes against their will, especially during times of war. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 5th Amendment and how does it protect individuals?

The purpose of the 5th Amendment is to protect individuals from unfair treatment by the government in the criminal justice system. It provides several important protections including the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, and the right to remain silent. Additionally, it ensures that individuals are compensated fairly if their property is taken by the government. Signup and view all the answers

What rights does the 6th Amendment provide to individuals accused of a crime?

The 6th Amendment provides several important rights to individuals accused of a crime. These include the right to a speedy trial, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to confront witnesses. These rights help ensure that individuals are treated fairly and have a fair opportunity to defend themselves against criminal charges. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a grand jury and in what types of cases is it used?

The role of a grand jury is to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against an individual. It is used in cases where the punishment for the crime is severe, such as life in prison or the death sentence. The grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence, but rather decides whether there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution and Amendments

Changes to the Constitution require a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate, or a national convention called by 2/3 of state legislatures.
There is no maximum number of amendments that can be added to the Constitution.
Article V outlines the process for amending the Constitution.

Congress

The main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is that the House has 435 members, each representing a district in one of the 50 states, while the Senate has 100 members, with two senators representing each state.
To become a Senator, one must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they will represent.
The main role of a Representative is to represent the people of their district in the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives and the Senate met in Philadelphia's Independence Hall when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States.
Senators serve six-year terms.

Congressional Roles and Responsibilities

The main responsibility of the U.S. Congress is to make laws.
The U.S. Congress meets in the United States Capitol building.
The role of the House of Representatives is to represent the people of the 50 states and introduce revenue bills.
The number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives is based on the state's population.
The Legislative Branch has the power to override presidential vetoes with a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
The 1st Amendment protects important freedoms such as speech, press, religion, and assembly.
The 3rd Amendment protects individuals from having to quarter soldiers in their homes during peacetime.
The 5th Amendment protects individuals by requiring due process, prohibiting self-incrimination, and ensuring just compensation for property taken for public use.
The 6th Amendment provides individuals accused of a crime with the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and to be informed of the accusations against them.
A grand jury is used in cases where the government accuses someone of a crime, and its role is to determine if there is enough evidence to indict the accused.

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