Amendment/Articles Flashcards
Which article explains the executive branch and the presidency?
Article 2
Which article explains the judicial branch and our court systems?
Article 3
Which article explains the legislative branch and the details of Congress?
Article 1
Under Article 1, how many years is the term for a representative in the House?
Two years
Under Article 1, how old must you be to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old
Under Article 1, how many senators are chosen from each state?
2
Under Article 1, how many years is the term for a senator?
Six years
Under Article 1, how old must you be to be a member of the Senate
30 years old
Under Article 2, how old must you be to be the President?
35 years old
Under Article 2, how long is each term of the President?
Four years
Under Article 3, how long can a federal judge hold office?
Life
Which article explains how the Constitution can be amended or changed?
Article 5
Which article explains how the Constitution will be ratified, approved, and take effect?
Article 7
Which article explains how each state should relate to others states and the federal government?
Article 4
Which article explains that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land over all states?
Article 6
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7 articles
How many of the original thirteen states must ratify/approve the Constitution for it to take effect?
9 of the 13
This amendment determines how the President and Vice President are elected.
12th
This amendment allows people to keep their rights such as religion, speech, and press.
1st
This amendment sets terms for Congress and discusses if the President were to die.
20th
This amendment explains that the President can only serve 2 full terms.
22nd
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 28 years old.
26th
This amendment states there can be no fee or tax when one votes at the polls.
24th
This amendment guarantees civil rights that are not explained in the Constitution.
9th
This amendment allows Congress to tax incomes.
16th
This amendment gives people the right to a jury trial in common law.
7th
This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture.
14th
This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture.
14th
This amendment says accused people have rights to not testify against themselves or be tried twice for the same crime.
5th
This amendment outlaws slavery.
13th
This amendment says bail and punishment for a crime should be fair and not cruel.
8th
This amendment places limits on suing states.
11th
This amendment states that people in D.C. can vote.
23rd
This amendment explains what should happen if the President becomes disabled.
25th
This amendment explains how senators are elected.
17th
This amendment says all freedmen can vote no matter one’s race.
15th
This amendment gives power to the state governments.
10th
This amendment gives those accused of crimes the right to have a trail quickly and the right to have a lawyer at the trial.
6th
This amendment keeps officials from searching your property without a warrant.
4th
This amendment allows you to keep a gun for your protection.
2nd
This amendment keeps soldiers from entering your home.
3rd
This amendment made alcoholic beverages legal again.
21st
This amendment outlawed alcoholic beverages in any form.
18th
This amendment allowed for women’s suffrage or the right for women to vote.
19th
This amendment deals with the salary pay raise for members of congress.
27th
