Amendment/Articles Flashcards

1
Q

Which article explains the executive branch and the presidency?

A

Article 2

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2
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Which article explains the judicial branch and our court systems?

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Article 3

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3
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Which article explains the legislative branch and the details of Congress?

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Article 1

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4
Q

Under Article 1, how many years is the term for a representative in the House?

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Two years

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5
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Under Article 1, how old must you be to be a member of the House of Representatives?

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25 years old

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6
Q

Under Article 1, how many senators are chosen from each state?

A

2

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7
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Under Article 1, how many years is the term for a senator?

A

Six years

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8
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Under Article 1, how old must you be to be a member of the Senate

A

30 years old

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9
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Under Article 2, how old must you be to be the President?

A

35 years old

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10
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Under Article 2, how long is each term of the President?

A

Four years

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11
Q

Under Article 3, how long can a federal judge hold office?

A

Life

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12
Q

Which article explains how the Constitution can be amended or changed?

A

Article 5

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13
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Which article explains how the Constitution will be ratified, approved, and take effect?

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Article 7

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14
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Which article explains how each state should relate to others states and the federal government?

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Article 4

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15
Q

Which article explains that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land over all states?

A

Article 6

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16
Q

How many articles are in the Constitution?

A

7 articles

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17
Q

How many of the original thirteen states must ratify/approve the Constitution for it to take effect?

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9 of the 13

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18
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This amendment determines how the President and Vice President are elected.

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12th

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19
Q

This amendment allows people to keep their rights such as religion, speech, and press.

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1st

20
Q

This amendment sets terms for Congress and discusses if the President were to die.

A

20th

21
Q

This amendment explains that the President can only serve 2 full terms.

A

22nd

22
Q

This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 28 years old.

A

26th

23
Q

This amendment states there can be no fee or tax when one votes at the polls.

A

24th

24
Q

This amendment guarantees civil rights that are not explained in the Constitution.

A

9th

25
Q

This amendment allows Congress to tax incomes.

A

16th

26
Q

This amendment gives people the right to a jury trial in common law.

A

7th

27
Q

This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture.

A

14th

28
Q

This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture.

A

14th

29
Q

This amendment says accused people have rights to not testify against themselves or be tried twice for the same crime.

A

5th

30
Q

This amendment outlaws slavery.

A

13th

31
Q

This amendment says bail and punishment for a crime should be fair and not cruel.

A

8th

32
Q

This amendment places limits on suing states.

A

11th

33
Q

This amendment states that people in D.C. can vote.

A

23rd

34
Q

This amendment explains what should happen if the President becomes disabled.

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25th

35
Q

This amendment explains how senators are elected.

A

17th

36
Q

This amendment says all freedmen can vote no matter one’s race.

A

15th

37
Q

This amendment gives power to the state governments.

A

10th

38
Q

This amendment gives those accused of crimes the right to have a trail quickly and the right to have a lawyer at the trial.

A

6th

39
Q

This amendment keeps officials from searching your property without a warrant.

A

4th

40
Q

This amendment allows you to keep a gun for your protection.

A

2nd

41
Q

This amendment keeps soldiers from entering your home.

A

3rd

42
Q

This amendment made alcoholic beverages legal again.

A

21st

43
Q

This amendment outlawed alcoholic beverages in any form.

A

18th

44
Q

This amendment allowed for women’s suffrage or the right for women to vote.

A

19th

45
Q

This amendment deals with the salary pay raise for members of congress.

A

27th