Constitution Flashcards

1
Q

All legislative powers are invested in Congress (senate + HOR)

A

Article 1 Section 1

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2
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HOR rep. criteria

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Article 1 Section 2

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3
Q

Senate rep. criteria

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Article 1 Section 3

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4
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Congress determines how/when its reps are elected, yearly meeting on the first monday of December

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Article 1 Section 4

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5
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Congress determines its rules, can expel members, and must record all its proceedings

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Article 1 Section 5

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6
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Congresspeople are compensated for their work, but cannot work any other government jobs while employed

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Article 1 Section 6

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7
Q

Bills start in the house, then senate, each needs a majority to pass. President can approve or veto, veto can be overridden if 2/3 in both houses disagree

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Article 1 Section 7

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8
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The powers of Congress (declare war, collect taxes, regulate commerce, etc)

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Article 1 Section 8

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9
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No nobility ever, and no accepting gifts without congress approval

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Article 1 Section 9

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10
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What the States can’t do (enter alliances, coin money, keep troops during peace time, etc)

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Article 1 Section 10

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11
Q

President + rules

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Article 2 section 1

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12
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Commander-in-chief details

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Article 2 section 2

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13
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State of the Union address

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Article 2 section 3

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14
Q

Impeachment

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Article 2 section 4

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15
Q

Impeachment terms

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Treason, bribery, other high crimes and misdemeanors

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16
Q

Supreme court rules

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Article 3 section 1

17
Q

Extension of Supreme court power, cases they can handle

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Article 3 Section 2

18
Q

Treason against USA - Levy war against them

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Article 3 Section 3

19
Q

All state proceedings must be recorded

A

Article 4 Section 1

20
Q

Citizens of each state share the same rights

A

Article 4 Section 2

21
Q

Terms for new state admission

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Article 4 Section 3

22
Q

Promise of a republican form of government

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Article 4 Section 4

23
Q

How to amend the constitution (2/3 majority in both houses)

A

Article 5

24
Q

Supreme law of the land

A

Article 6

25
Q

Each state shall have its own constitution

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Article 7