Articles of the Constitution Flashcards
Article 1: Legistlature
What is the principal job of this branch?
make laws
Article 1: Legistlature
Why are there more members of the House of Representatives than of Senate?
to satisfy the states with wanting equal representation and population
Article 1: Legistlature
Name 4 powers congress has
Can be any 4 you remember
coin money, declare war, establish post office, and borrow money
Article 1: Legistlature
What powers are denied to the states?
can’t make their own treaties, make their own troops, and plan a war
Article 1: Legistlature
What powers are denied to Congress?
can’t put tax on anything thats leavign the state, can’t call anyone a king/queen (no one can have that title)
Article 1: Legistlature
What does Article 1 Section 9 talk about?
talks about slave importantion –> can’t buy an enslaved person for morethan $10 until 1808
Article 1: Legistlature
How long is a US Representative’s term of Office
2 years
Article 1: Legistlature
How long is a US Senator’s term of office?
6 yrs
Article 1: Legistlature
Who serves as President of the US Senate?
the Vice President
Article 2: The Executive
What is the principal job of this branch?
enforce laws
Article 2: The Executive
Who officially elects the president of the US?
a number of electors from each state (which are equal to the number of Senators and representatives which the state is entitled to)
Article 2: The Executive
name 4 powers of the Executive
- make treaties with the consent of the Senate
- appoint ambassadors (other officials)
- fill up vacancies
- command the army and navy
* extra - convene both houses *
Article 2: The Executive
Under the Constitution who becomes President if the President and Vice President shall die?
Congress will decide who is the next President –> which they chose to be the Speaker of the House
Article 3: The Juiciary
WHat is the principal job of this branch?
interpret laws
Article 3: The Juiciary
How are Supreme Court justices appointed?
The President nominates someone for a spot that needs to be filled. Once the president has made a choice, Congress votes to confirm the nominee (which needs a majority), thus giving the Prez their consent
Article 3: The Juiciary
What kind of cases go before the Supreme Court?
- disputes with/between the states, (prominent) consoles and parties
2.disputes between ambassadors (other officials) and other high ranked people
Article 3: The Juiciary
Why do Justices serve for life?
- to protext them from political influence
- to make sure the Judiciary System is independent
Article 4: The Relations Among States
Define Extradition
bringing a criminal back into the state in which he/she committed the crime.
Article 4: The Relations Among States
How is Extradition an example of relations among states?
- to ensure cooperation between states
- essentially the crime done in the state, is now “owned” by the state
Article 5: The Relations Among States
How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become a law?
38 out of 50 (3/4)
Article 5: The Relations Among States
Why do you think it’s so many states?
this came from the question asking about the ratification of states
Having 3/4 of the states ensures equality and that one specific region won’t dominate the rest
Also, for them to have good representation
Naming
What should Article 6 be named?
Constitution is the Supreme Law
Naming
What should Article 7 be named?
Ratification
