Constitution Test

Which courts relook at a verdict?

Select ALL the types of the court systems in the U.S.

The Supreme Court is the ___________ court in the land.

How many justices are in the Supreme Court?

The justices are appointed by the ____________, but have to be approved by the _________.

TRUE or FALSE: They remain a justice until they resign, retire, or die?

There is only one way they can be removed as a justice. What is it?

What do the Civil Court Cases relate to?

What do the Criminal Court Cases relate to?

What branch carries out the laws that Congress pass?

Current President and Vice President:

Which branch is the President in charge of?

Select ALL that apply: The Executive Branch consists of...

Enforce the laws

The Executive Branch serves as the ______________________ of the military

What branch conducts foreign affairs?

How old do you have to be to become President or Vice President?

Do you have to be a Natural born U.S. Citizen to become President or Vice President?

TRUE or FALSE: To become President or Vice President you have to be a resident in an American state or territory for 16 years.

One presidency term= ___ // # of terms a President can serve

Total number of years a President can serve:

The President is elected by the ________________.

How many votes out of 538 do they have to win?

TRUE or FALSE: The person running for president that doesn't win becomes the VP.

Powers belonging to the Federal Government ONLY

Powers SHARED by the State and Federal Governments

Powers ONLY given to the states

Where and what year was the Constitution created?

Who was the author of the Constitution?

Basic liberties and rights of all citizens

Power is divided between National and State

The people are the source of the government's power

Each branch of government has its own responsibilities

People elect their political representatives

Each branch of government holds some control of the other 2 branches

Limits the actions of the government by specifically listing the powers it does and doesn't have.