6 Flashcards
Qualifications for the house of representative
25 years old, us citizen for 7 years, a resident in the state they represent
Impeach
Accuse a govt. official of wrongdoing
Qualifications for the senate
30 years old, us citizen for 9 years, resident of the state they represent
Sole power of impeachment
House of reps: the sole power of impeachment
Senate: sole power to try all impeachments
Legislative procedures
The president can veto or sign a bill. If a bill is vetoed by the president then the congress can override by a 2/3 vote
Powers of congress
Tax, borrow money, declare war, coin money, copyrights and patents
Qualifications for the president
35 years old, natural citizen, resident for 14 years
Requirements for federal judges
They are appointed by the president then approved by the state
Article IV
Provides for admission of new states to us
Article V
2/3 of each house approves; 3/4 of the states legislature approve; provide for addition of amendments
Article VI
Declares that the constitution and all its laws are the supreme law of the land
Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, press, expression, and speech
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
Quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
Protection of rights to Life,liberty and property
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy trial
Amendment 7
Right to trial by jury
Amendment 8
Provision against excessive bail and cruel punishment before trial
Amendment 9
Rule of construction regarding the constitution
Amendment 10
The rights of the states under the constitution
WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY MY FATHER TOOK ME INTO THE COTY TO SEE A MARCHING BAND
HE SAID SON WHEN YOU GROW UP WOULD YOU BE THE SAVIOUR OF THE BROKEN,THE BEATING AND THE DAMNED
Preamble
6 purposes: form a mor perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
