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