Constitution 1

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Senate
House of representatives

Question 2

The HOR is composed of (#) members

Answer 2

435

Question 3

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

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Who determines voting qualifications?

Answer 4

States

Question 5

What are the qualifications of representatives?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Respective numbers (census)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Impeachment

Question 8

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

Answer 8

It most directly represents the people

Question 9

The senate is composed of … senators from each state

Answer 9

2

Question 10

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

Answer 10

2

Question 11

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

Answer 11

6

Question 12

The Vice President of the United States doubles as the …

Answer 12

President of the Senate

Question 13

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

Answer 13

No vote

Question 14

The Senate has the sole power to TRY all …

Answer 14

impeachments

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Chief Justice

Question 16

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

Answer 16

2/3

Question 17

Define: implied immunity

Answer 17

The President can not be criminally charged

Question 18

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

Answer 18

indictment, trial, judgement, and punishment

Question 19

Define: Impeachment

Answer 19

A formal charge / accusation of criminal behavior or serious misbehavior

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Bring the charge against a public official

Question 21

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

Answer 21

simple majority

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Find the accused guilty or not guilty

Question 23

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

Answer 23

2/3 Majority

Question 24

How many presidents have been impeached? Who were they?

Answer 24

3
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump

Question 25

How many impeachment charges have there been?

Answer 25

4

Question 26

What was Andrew Johnson tried for?

Answer 26

Tenure of office act

Question 27

What was Bill Clinton tried for?

Answer 27

perjury, obstruction of justice

Question 28

What was Donald trump tried for?

Answer 28

abuse of power; obstruction of congress, incitement of insurrection

Question 29

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

Answer 29

0

Question 30

All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the ...

Answer 30

House of Reps

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Senate

Question 32

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

Answer 32

- smallest constituency - tax bills start in House only pos elected by popular vote

Question 33

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

Answer 33

No, must go through both with a majority vote

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Yes, with 2/3 vote on his objections

Question 35

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

Answer 35

1. becomes a law as if he has signed it 2. Congress prevents its return, in which case it shall not be a law

Question 36

What are the 3 possible actions by the President for a bill?

Answer 36

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