Constitution Flashcards
All legislative powers are invested in Congress (senate + HOR)
Article 1 Section 1
HOR rep. criteria
Article 1 Section 2
Senate rep. criteria
Article 1 Section 3
Congress determines how/when its reps are elected, yearly meeting on the first monday of December
Article 1 Section 4
Congress determines its rules, can expel members, and must record all its proceedings
Article 1 Section 5
Congresspeople are compensated for their work, but cannot work any other government jobs while employed
Article 1 Section 6
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
Article 1 Section 7
The powers of Congress (declare war, collect taxes, regulate commerce, etc)
Article 1 Section 8
No nobility ever, and no accepting gifts without congress approval
Article 1 Section 9
What the States can’t do (enter alliances, coin money, keep troops during peace time, etc)
Article 1 Section 10
President + rules
Article 2 section 1
Commander-in-chief details
Article 2 section 2
State of the Union address
Article 2 section 3
Impeachment
Article 2 section 4
Impeachment terms
Treason, bribery, other high crimes and misdemeanors
Supreme court rules
Article 3 section 1
Extension of Supreme court power, cases they can handle
Article 3 Section 2
Treason against USA - Levy war against them
Article 3 Section 3
All state proceedings must be recorded
Article 4 Section 1
Citizens of each state share the same rights
Article 4 Section 2
Terms for new state admission
Article 4 Section 3
Promise of a republican form of government
Article 4 Section 4
How to amend the constitution (2/3 majority in both houses)
Article 5
Supreme law of the land
Article 6
Each state shall have its own constitution
Article 7
