How often are Representatives to be elected? |
Every 2 years |
How old must a Representative be to be elected? |
25 |
How long is the term for a senator? |
6 years |
How were senators originally chosen? Which amendment changed that? |
By the legislature, 17th amendment |
How old does someone have to be to be a senator? |
30 |
Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote? |
The Vice President and when there is a split vote between the Senate |
Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official? |
House of Representatives |
Who shall officiate when a president is tried for impeachment? |
Chief Justice |
What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached? |
2/3rd's concurrence of the members present |
What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who has been impeached? |
Removal of office |
Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress? |
**** |
In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes originate? |
House of Representatives |
What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto? |
2/3's |
What happens when a president doesn't return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception to that rule? |
Pocket veto |
In Section 8, the Constitution lists or enumerates the powers of Congress. List six of them. |
Declare war, call the military, raise the army and navy, govern DC, create courts, etc. |
In Section 8, which clause gives Congress the most general, non-specific powers? |
Necessary and Proper Clause |
In Section 9, there are three limitations on the power of Congress to deny people rights. What are those three limitations? |
**** |
What may the writ of habeas corpus be suspended? |
Cases of rebellion or invasion of public safety |
Name three limits on the powers of the states. |
No alliances or treaties, no tariffs, cannot print own money |
How old does someone have to be to be elected president? |
35 |
How is it determined how many electors each state has? |
The number equal to the number of senators and representatives |
Name three powers of the President. President has powers of: |
Commander in Chief, pardons, treaties and appointments |
Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated and the fractions of the vote they must approve it by. |
**** |
Which body of Congress approves nominations? |
Senate |
When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else? |
During the recess of the Senate |
What can a president or other officers be impeached for? |
Treason, bribery, and high crimes |
What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices? When may they be removed? |
As long as they have good behavior, treason |
Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have? |
Congress |
In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? |
All cases affecting Ambassadors, or other minsters and consuls |
What must be necessary to convict someone of treason? |
Levying war against the US or helping enemies |
What is the topic of Article IV? |
States Rights |
What does the Constitution say about how one state must regard the laws of another state? |
Must respect them |
What limitation is put on admitting new states to the Union? |
No current states can split or form together with other states |
What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed amendment? |
2/3 |
What fraction of the states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified? |
3/4 |
What fraction of the states can ask for a convention to propose new amendments? |
2/3 |
What is the only limitation in the Constitution as to what can be the basis of an amendment? |
The 1st and 4th in Section 9 of Article 1 cannot be changed |
What does the Constitution say about which law shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws? |
Federal law reigns supreme |
What qualifications for holding any public office is forbidden? |
A religious test |
How many states has to ratify the Constitution? |
9 of 13 states |
Name the five basic civil liberties guaranteed in the First Amendment. |
Religion, speech, press, assemble, and petition |
Which amendment extended the vote to 18 years olds? |
26th |
Which amendment outlaws "cruel and unusual punishment"? |
8th |
Which amendment ended slavery? |
13th |
Put the 9th Amendment in your own words. |
Basic human rights are protected |
Put the 10th Amendment in your own words. |
State's rights |
Which amendment prevents a citizen of NC suing the state of Georgia? |
11th |
Which amendment said that states couldn't prevent people from voting based on their race? |
15th |
Which amendment said that a person couldn't be tried twice for the same crime? |
5th |
When can the government take private property and what must the government give the owners? |
Public good, fair compensation |
What phrase is repeated on both the 5th and 14th Amendments? |
"nor deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law" |
Which amendment defined citizenship? |
1st |
List the rights that the accused has when suspected of a crime. |
Doesn't have to talk without an attorney, cannot be subject to the same offense twice, cannot have life, liberty, or property taken |
Which amendment prohibited alcohol? Which Amendment repealed the prohibition on alcohol? |
18th |
Which amendment gave women the right to vote and in what year was it passed? |
19th, passed in 1920 |
Which amendment decided that a person could be president for only two terms? |
22nd |
On what day does the Constitution state that a new president shall be inaugurated? Which amendment establishes this? When must the new Congress meet? |
January 20th, 20th, January 3rd |
Which amendment prevents the president and vice president from being inhabitants of the same state? In that same amendment, who should choose the president if not one gets a majority in the Electoral College? And the vice president? |
12th, House, Senate |
Which amendment requires a warrant to search someone's property? |
4th |
Which amendment have government the power to impose an income tax? |
16th |
Which amendment establishes what to do if the president is incapacitated and can't perform his duties? |
25th |