Constitution Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Guided Civics Constitution Text Detective
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
Part 1: Congress & The President
Name:
Date:
Period:
Score: / 25
How to Play: Use your copy of the Constitution. Read the Look in box to find the exact section, then fill in each missing word or number!
Word Helper: Impeach = charge with wrongdoing | Revenue = tax money
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Article I: The Legislative Branch (Makes Laws)
House of Representatives & Senate
1. House Member Rules Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 2
Find the requirements to serve in the House of Representatives:
Minimum Age: years old
U.S. Citizen for at least: years
Must live in: The they represent
2. U.S. Senator Rules Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 3
Find the qualifications and leadership for the U.S. Senate:
Minimum Age: years old
Citizen for: years | Term: years
Senate President: The
3. Impeachment Duties Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 2 & 3
Both chambers share the power to remove an official:
Brings formal charges: The
Holds the trial: The
Vote needed to convict: of members
4. Tax & Money Laws Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 7
Where must all tax bills (raising revenue) begin?
All tax bills MUST start in:
If the President rejects a bill, it is a:
5. The "Elastic Clause" Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 18
This clause lets Congress stretch its powers as times change:
Congress can make all laws that are
and to carry out its powers.
6. Forbidden Powers Look in: Art. 1, Sec. 9
Name two things Congress is strictly NOT allowed to do:
1. Cannot grant titles of: (like King)
2. Cannot pass an: facto law
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Article II: The Executive Branch (Enforces Laws)
The President & Cabinet
7. President Criteria Art. 2, Sec. 1
To be President of the U.S.:
Must be a born citizen
At least years old
years living in U.S.
8. Military & Treaties Art. 2, Sec. 2
Powers of the President:
Military title: in Chief
To pass a treaty, of the
Senate must approve.
9. Reasons for Removal Art. 2, Sec. 4
Officials are removed for:
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(betrayal)
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(bribes)
3. High Crimes & Misdemeanors
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt (Part 2: Courts, States & Amendments)
Name:
Quick Tip: An Amendment is an official change added to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are the Bill of Rights!
Ratify = formally approve
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Articles III & IV: The Courts & The States
Judicial Branch & Federalism
10. Federal Judges Look in: Art. 3, Sec. 1
How long do Supreme Court judges keep their jobs?
Judges serve during: "good "
(Meaning they serve for life unless removed or they retire!)
11. Respect Between States Look in: Art. 4, Sec. 1
States must respect each other's laws and court records:
This rule is called: Full and Credit
(Example: Your state driver's license is honored in all 50 states!)
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Articles V & VI: Changing Laws & Supreme Law
Amendments & Supremacy
12. Adding an Amendment Look in: Article 5
Find the vote fractions needed to change the Constitution:
Fraction of Congress to PROPOSE: vote
Fraction of States to APPROVE (ratify): of states
13. The Supreme Law Look in: Art. 6, Cl. 2 & 3
What happens if a state law conflicts with federal law?
Supreme Law of the Land: The U.S.
No test can be required for office.
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Key Amendments: Match the Number
Write the Amendment # on the blank
14. Five Freedoms Amend. # ___
Protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Clue: The very first amendment!
15. Warrants & Searches Amend. # ___
Police must have a judge's warrant and probable cause to search.
Clue: Between the 3rd and 5th.
16. Right to Stay Silent Amend. # ___
Protects you from self-incrimination ("pleading the ____").
Clue: Guarantees due process of law.
17. Speedy Fair Trial Amend. # ___
Guarantees a lawyer and an impartial jury trial if accused of a crime.
Clue: Follows right after the 5th!
18. Women's Vote Amend. # ___
Voting cannot be denied based on sex. Ratified in 1920!
Clue: One less than twenty.
19. 18-Year-Old Vote Amend. # ___
Lowered the national voting age from 21 down to 18 years old.
Clue: The 26th Amendment!
Case File
Constitution Detective: Case of the Rogue State
Guided Scenario
Story: The Governor of State X decides to print his own state paper dollar bills and sign a secret trade treaty with France without asking the U.S. government.
A. Can a state print its own money or make treaties?
(Hint: Look at Article 1, Section 10)
Answer: YES NO Art. 1, Sec. 10
B. Which law wins if a state law clashes with federal law?
(Hint: Look at Article 6, Clause 2)
Winner: (State / Federal)
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