Constitution+Questions+DJ


 * 1. Of which state are you a citizen?**

Connecticut.

Senate? The Presidency? If not, why not?**
 * 2. Are you eligible for the House of Representatives? The

Yes, I am for all three, but i'd have to wait until I'm 35

Niger during his parents’ African travels. Ousseini Abdoulaye was born in Niger on the very same day; Ousseini’s parents, however, were citizens of Niger. Ousseini later moves to the United States and becomes a United States citizen. Assume that both Bill and Ousseini are 40 years old and have lived in the United States for at least last 20 years. Is either Bill or Ousseini eligible to serve as President?**
 * 3. Bill Dodge, son of two United States citizens, was born in

Bill Dodge

of slavery in those states that permitted slavery as of 1787. Find the first instance of the word “slave” or “slavery” in the Consti- tution. If you don’t find either of these words in the original Constitution, what are the hints that the original Constitution contemplated and tolerated slavery?**
 * 4. The original Constitution contemplated the continuation

Slaves didn't count as citizens and they didn't need to pay tax.

1850 was 1 million, that its slave population was 500,000, and hat its untaxed Indian population was 100,000. For purposes of determining South Carolina’s representation in the House and direct tax obligations to the federal government, what was the population of South Carolina?**
 * 5. Assume that the free population of South Carolina in

1 million

behavior, and a fourth may be inferred from the text of a general prohibition. Name all four.**
 * 6. The Constitution refers to only three types of unlawful

Where? Which provision or provisions would you invoke if you wished to attack the constitutionality of the death penalty?
 * 7. Does the Constitution contemplate capital punishment?

8. What is the only use of the word “right” in the original Constitution?

9. When is Inauguration Day? Is it the same as the first day of a new congressional term?**

No

dent?**
 * 10. What is the maximum time anyone may serve as Presi-

8 years

be amended?
 * 11. What is the only part of the Constitution that may never

12. Speaking of amendments, name the commercial activity that the Framers of the Constitution declared off-limits to regu- lation via constitutional amendment until 1808 (i.e., 21 years af- ter the framing of the original Constitution).

13. Still speaking of amendments, how can they be made? (Name two methods.)**

1) A bill has to pass both houses of legislature with 2/3 vote in each. 2) A Constitutional Convention must be called on by 2/3 vote of legislature, and the convention must present 1 or more Amendments.

They enter the United States illegally. Maria then gives birth to Jesus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Consulting only the Constitu- tion, name one country of which Jesus is a citizen.**
 * 14. José and Maria Nazarena are citizens of El Salvador.

El Salvador

State of the Union address. As White House legal counsel, what do you advise?**
 * 15. In a fit of pique, the President decides to skip this year’s

That he do the address

State of the Union address), the House begins debating a bill to cut the President’s pay and Supreme Court Justices’ pay. As counsel to the Speaker of the House, what do you advise?**
 * 16. In a fit of pique (probably provoked by the flap over the

Not to cut the presidents pay


 * 17. Before 1913, who chose Senators? After 1913?**

Before: State Legislature After: U.S. Citizens

tives, plans to issue a campaign promise to oppose any Supreme Court nominee who will not commit to upholding a woman’s right to abortion. As Steve's campaign manager, do you run the ad? (Base your answer strictly on your interpretation of the Constitution, not on any political considerations.)
 * 18. Steve Scursso, a candidate for the House of Representa-

19. Matt Nagel ultimately defeats Steve Scursso in a hotly contested race for Congress. The victorious Matt now represents Texas in the House of Representatives. His political “lone star” having risen swiftly, he now seeks a national politi- cal platform. He would like to be the running mate of her fellow Texan, Governor Renee DeLeon, the Reform Party nominee for President. As Matt’s political adviser, can you point out the constitutional flaw in the congressman’s vice-presidential am- bitions?**

You can't have someone from your own state elect you.

or wallet...how much of that can you spend in CT?**
 * 20. You have 5 Hawaiian dollars in your purse

All of it.

recent family reunion. Upon rifling through the purse, you dis- cover a certified mail receipt, a Confederate $10 bill, a District of Columbia driver’s license, a copy of the Koran, and a Susan B. Anthony dollar. Whatever their market value, these items make up a constitutional treasure trove. Find any and all constitutional provisions that relate to the contents of Rhonda’s purse. Inciden- tally, does it make a constitutional difference if you open the purse in your capacity as an FBI agent or if you are simply a nosy busybody?**
 * 21. Speaking of purses, your cousin Rhonda left hers at your