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Constitution 1 Flashcards

1
Q

All legislative powers are vested in Congress, which consists of a … & …

A

Senate
House of representatives

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2
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The HOR is composed of (#) members

A

435

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3
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The HOR is composed of members chosen every (#) years

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2

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4
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Who determines voting qualifications?

A

States

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5
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What are the qualifications of representatives?

A

25 years old
7 years of U.S citizenship
Live in the state they represent

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6
Q

Representatives and direct taxes are apportioned among the states according to their …?

A

Respective numbers (census)

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7
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The HOR have the ability to chose their speaker and other officers, and shall have the sole power of …

A

Impeachment

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8
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Why does the first article focus on Congress rather than on the presidency or the courts?

A

It most directly represents the people

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9
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The senate is composed of … senators from each state

A

2

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10
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In the original constitution, 1/3 of the senators were up for reelection every … years

A

2

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11
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Senators are chosen by legislators and their term is … years.

A

6

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12
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The Vice President of the United States doubles as the …

A

President of the Senate

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13
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The Vice President has … in the senate unless equally divided.

A

No vote

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14
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The Senate has the sole power to TRY all …

A

impeachments

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15
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When the President is tried for impeachment, the … shall preside

A

Chief Justice

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16
Q

No person should be convicted without the occurrence of … members present

A

2/3

17
Q

Define: implied immunity

A

The President can not be criminally charged

18
Q

The party impeached may be liable and subject to… (4)

A

indictment, trial, judgement, and punishment

19
Q

Define: Impeachment

A

A formal charge / accusation of criminal behavior or serious misbehavior

20
Q

What is the role of the House in an impeachment trial?

A

Bring the charge against a public official

21
Q

The house needs a … to have impeachment move to the senate

A

simple majority

22
Q

What is the role of the senate in an impeachment trial?

A

Find the accused guilty or not guilty

23
Q

What is needed for the senate to find the accused guilty or not guilty?

A

2/3 Majority

24
Q

How many presidents have been impeached? Who were they?

A

3
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump

25
Q

How many impeachment charges have there been?

A

4

26
Q

What was Andrew Johnson tried for?

A

Tenure of office act

27
Q

What was Bill Clinton tried for?

A

perjury, obstruction of justice

28
Q

What was Donald trump tried for?

A

abuse of power; obstruction of congress, incitement of insurrection

29
Q

How many Presidents have been convicted / removed from office in an impeachment trial?

A

0

30
Q

All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the …

A

House of Reps

31
Q

The … may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills

A

Senate

32
Q

Reasons why The House was created to be the closest link to the people

A
  • smallest constituency
  • tax bills start in House
    only pos elected by popular vote
33
Q

Can a bill become a law without the approval of both the House and Senate?

A

No, must go through both with a majority vote

34
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Can a bill become a law without the signature of the President?

A

Yes, with 2/3 vote on his objections

35
Q

Two possible outcomes for a bill presented to the President after 10 days without his signature

A
  1. becomes a law as if he has signed it
  2. Congress prevents its return, in which case it shall not be a law
36
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What are the 3 possible actions by the President for a bill?

A
  1. President signs
  2. President vetoes
    - goes back to congress, 2/3 needed in each house to become a law
  3. Does nothing
    - If congress is not in session the bill dies (pocket veto)

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