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US Constitution Study Guide QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
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US Constitution Study Guide1. 10th amendment - ANS-rights not specifically given to the federal government goes
to the states. (states rights)
2. 2nd amendment - ANS-right to bear arms (carry a weapon)
3. 3rd amendment - ANS-Quartering Amendment: right to not have to house and feed
soldiers in your home
4. 4th amendment - ANS-protects people against unwarranted searches and seizures
5. 5th amendment - ANS-Plead the 5th, right to not self incriminate (testify against
yourself), double jeopardy (cant be tried for the same crime twice)
6. 6th amendment - ANS-right to a trial by jury in a criminal case
7. 7th amendment - ANS-right to a trial by jury in a civil case
8. 8th amendment - ANS-Protects against cruel and unusual punishment
9. 9th amendment - ANS-just because your rights aren't listed doesn't mean you don't
have them.
10. After a Bill passes the first House of the Congress, where does it go next? - ANS-To
the other House.
11. Amendment Process - ANS-Two step process:
12. National Proposal by 2/3 vote (Congress or Constitutional Convention)
13. Ratification by 3/4 vote (state legislature or state ratifying convention)
14. (Article 5)
15. Bill of Rights - ANS-Amendments added to the Constitution to calm the fears of
Anti-Federalists that individual rights be protected from the stronger national
government
16. Checks and Balances - ANS-One branch has the power to influence/limit the power
of another branch
17. Example: President (exec) vetoes a law passed by Congress (legislative)
18. Define: Habeas Corpus - ANS-The right of the accused to see a judge and be told
the charges against him/her.
19. Electoral College - ANS-Group that chooses the President and Vice-President
20. Executive Branch - ANS-Enforces the laws
21. Fill in the blanks: THE CONSTITUTION IS THE ______ ______ _____ _____ _____
- ANS-SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
22. House of Representatives - ANS-2 year term
23. Population determines # per state
24. 25 years old; 7 year citizen; resident of state
25. How can a vetoed Bill become a law? - ANS-Both Houses of Congress must override
the veto with a 2/3 vote in each House.
26. How is the number of representatives chosen for each state? - ANS-The number is
based on the state's population.
27. How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice? - ANS-Life
28. How long is the term of office for the President? - ANS-4 years
29. How many amendments are in the US Constitution? - ANS-27
30. How many articles are in the US Constitution? - ANS-7
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