How much do you understand about the United States government? Do you think you can pass this quiz? You will need to know the reasons listed in the Preamble to the constitution for the formation of the constitution, what the qualifications are to be elected into the United States Senate, and how many times does congress meet yearly. You absolutely must take this fascinating quiz.
Articles of Confederation
The States' Compact
The Magna Carta
The Great Charter
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Nothing. A Presidential veto is binding.
A 2/3 majority in both houses in Congress.
A popular state referendum where more than 2/3 of the states pass the bill.
A popular election where more than 2/3 of Americans pass the bill.
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Joseph is with a friend when he shoplifts. Although Joesph did not steal anything, he is tried and convicted of theft.
Amanda is arrested for a crime she did not commit and held without bail until her trial.
Kevin is convicted of arson and the court orders his house to be burned down as restitution.
Kelly is arrested in June for a violating a smoking ban in back in January. The ban did not take effect until February 1.
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2 terms
4 terms
8 terms
No limit
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100
150
250
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2 years - House of Representatives
4 years - U.S. Senate
4 years - U.S. Presidency
6 years - U.S. Senate
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1/2
3/4
3/5
7/8
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The president pro tempore
The Senate Majority Leader
The Vice President of the United States
The House Majority Leader
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Impeachment
Immigration and naturalization
Voting
Slavery
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Federal Judge A was found to have accepted a bribe.
Federal Judge B was found to have knowingly leaked national security information.
Federal Judge C was tried and convicted on felony drug charges.
Federal Judge D was found to have knowingly ruled on a controversial court decision before his federal appointment.
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They are removed from office, but not subject to criminal penalties due to double jeopardy laws.
They are removed from office, and subject to criminal investigation.
They are removed from office, and automatically sentenced to criminal punishment, They are removed from office, and automatically sentenced to criminal punishment, as deemed appropriate by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
They are removed from office, and subject to a military tribunal.
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Judicial review
Appellate jurisdiction
Judicial precedent
Separate-but-equal
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2/3
3/4
It must be unanimous.
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The candidate who received the most popular votes.
A run-off election.
A special vote of the House of Representatives, with each state getting one vote.
The candidate who won the most states overall in the election, regardless of electoral value.
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In the House of Representatives
In the Senate
In the White House
In a joint session of Congress
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An agreement allowing slave holding states to join the Union.
An agreement providing for population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
An agreement allowing blacks, but not women, to vote.
An agreement allowing Indian tribes to remain sovereign entities on Federal land.
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Be at least 35-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and lived in the United States for 20 years.
Be at least 35-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and lived in the United States for 14 years.
Be at least 45-years-old, be a natural-born citizen of the U.S., no felony convictions, and lived in the United States for 10 years.
Be at least 45-years-old, be a natural-born citizen of the U.S., no felony convictions, and lived in the United States for more than half of your life.
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John G. Roberts, Jr.
Antonin Scalia
Anthony Kennedy
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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1774
1776
1787
1796
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At least 25-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, living in the state he or she is elected from
At least 25-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 7 years, living in the state he or she is elected from
At least 27-years-old, a natural born citizen of the United States, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
At least 27-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 10 years, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
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Appointed by the President, confirmed by both houses of Congress
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the House of Representatives
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the other members of the Supreme Court
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At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, and currently resides in the state he or she was elected from
At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, and currently residing in the state he or she was elected from
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By special election
By gubernatorial appointment
By presidential appointment
By the runner-up in the previous election
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The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Presidency
Federal Judges
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The Senate Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The Secretary of State
The president pro tempore of the Senate
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Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
Establish justice, promote democracy, provide for the welfare of the people, insure the rights of the people, and promote religious liberty.
Establish freedom of religion, provide freedom of the press, allow the people to peaceably assemble, petition the Government for a redress of grievances, ensure lasting liberty.
Establish that all men are created equal; provide for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; secure these rights; establish Government as consent from the governed, throw off the Tyranny of the King of Britain.
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The first Tuesday in November
The first Tuesday in November that does not fall on November 1.
The second Monday in November
The third Wednesday in November, provided that Congress is not in session.
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Emolument Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Contracts Clause
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The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Department of Justice
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A person must be read his/her rights while being arrested.
An individual who is arrested must be provided with access to representation.
A person who is accused of a crime must be a U.S. citizen in order to be tried in the U.S.
The courts, on demand, show just cause for a person's arrest and detention.
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A petition made by a court to a party to cease and desist an activity under threat of legal penalty.
A petition made by a party in a lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to review the case under appellate jurisdiction.
A petition made by the defendant in a lawsuit that requires the plaintiff to show just cause for the lawsuit.
A petition made by a party that was convicted requesting to have the court record expunged.
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Elected by popular vote
Appointed by State governors
Elected by State legislatures
Appointed by the President
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10 years; apportionment in the House of Representatives
10 years; population demographics
20 years; apportionment in the House of Representatives
20 years; population demographics
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7
10
30
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A unicameral Congress
The Presidency, under George Washington
A bicameral Congress
There was no federal government during these years.
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A federal judge he appointed who has just been impeached.
A Wall Street CEO who was convicted of embezzling taxpayer money under the TARP program.
The former head of his political party, who was convicted of extortion in a criminal trial.
His daughter, who was convicted of manslaughter while drunk driving.
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The President authorizes the courts and appoints new judges.
Congress authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which Congress must approve.
The Supreme Court authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which Congress must approve.
Congress authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which the Supreme Court must approve.
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The President of the Senate
The president pro tempore
The Senate Majority Leader
The Senate Minority Leader
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Uniformity Clause
Citizenship Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Obligation of Contracts Clause
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One Representative per 30,000 citizens
One Representative per 30,000 citizens, with slaves counting at 3/5 a person
The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 50
The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 435
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By special election
By gubernatorial appointment
By presidential appointment
By the runner-up of the previous election
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False
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2
3
There is no minimum requirement
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