Questions about interpreting the Constitution are decided by which branch of
government? Ans- Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and
making decisions on their behalf. (Article 3)
Under the U. S. Constitution, Americans are free to disagree with and criticize
government officials. Which amendment guarantees this right? Ans- The First
Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. (1st Amendment)
According to the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution, where does
government get its power? Ans- Government gets its power from the people and the
consent of the governed. (No Article)
Under the United States Constitution, who becomes President of the United States if the
President should die? What if the Vice President should die? Ans- If the President
should die, the Vice President would become President. If the President and
Vice President should die, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would become
President. (Congregational Act)
Who serves as President of the United States Senate? Ans- The Vice President of the
United States shall be President of the Senate. (Article 1, Section 3)
The colonists did not want the governm ent to have the ability to search people ‘s
homes whenever they wanted and for any reason. What amendment to the U. S.
Constitution addressed this concern and what does the government need before it can
search your home? Ans- The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and
seizures. The government needs a search warrant in most cases to search your home.
(22 Amendment)
What amendment to the Unite d States Constitution lim ited the term s of office for the
President? How many times can a person be elected to the office of the President?
Ans- A person can only be elected twice to the office of the Presidency. (Amendment
22)
What branch of government is constitutionally responsible for establishing the lower
courts? Ans- The legislative branch/Congress. (Article 3, section 1)
How long is a US Representative’s term of office? Ans- Two years. (Article 1)