Constitution Flashcards
How many articles does the constitution have?
7
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What are the 6 goals of the constitution as stated in the preamble?
establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty, form a more perfect union
Article 1 involves what branch of gov?
Legislative
Article 2 involves what branch of gov?
executive.
Article 3 involves what branch of gov?
Judicial
Article 1 Section 2 involves the ___________
House of Representatives
Article 1 Section 3 involves the _________
Senate
how long is a term in the house of representatives?
2 years (so that they are representative of public opinion at any given time)
What are the requirements to become a member of the house of reps?
at least 25 yrs old, citizen of us for 7 years, must be a resident of the state they were chosen in
why does the gov conduct a census every ten years?
to decide how many representatives should be elected from each state
how many people are in the house of representatives?
435
According to article 1, section 3, each state will have _____ senators who will be chosen by _______ _________
2, state legislatures
what requirements must one meet to be in the senate?
at least 30, citizen of us for at least 9 yrs, must live in the state in which they are chosen
who has the power of impeachment and the power to try all impeachments?
senate
how many presidents have been impeached?
2 + 1 who was removed from office
what is the most important power of the vice president?
tie breaker in the senate
how can the house or senate expel one of their members?
2/3 vote in favor (ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5)
where must all bills for raising taxes originate?
in the house of reps (power to tax lies closest to the people)
what does Article 1, Section 7 say?
details process of how a bill becomes a law
to become a law, a bill must…
pass both the house and senate and be identical.
how many votes are needed in the senate to override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote
where are the powers of congress explained?
article 1, section 8
According to Article 1, section 9 when can habeas corpus (right to a speedy trial) be suspended?
in cases of rebellion, invasion, or when public safety is at risk
Bill of attainder
an act of legislature that declares a person guilty without a trial
ex pos facto law
a law that makes an act illegal when it was legal to be committed (constitution prohibits this)
why does the gov make its budget public?
makes it easier for the people to hold public officials accountable (ARTICLE 1, SECTION 9)
list two limits that article 1, section 10 puts on the power of the states
no state can enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation.
no state can coin money.
the number of presidential electors for each state is equal to…
the whole number of senators and reps to which the state is entitled in congress
what 3 requirements must one meet to become president?
natural born citizen, resident of US for 14 years, 35 years old
why does the constitution prohibit congress from adjusting presidential pay during the president’s term of office?
bc congress could blackmail the president.
the presidential oath of office is found in article __ section ____
article 2, section 1
list three reasons why the pres can be impeached
treason, bribery, high crimes
what is the only federal court created by the US constitution?
the supreme court
who has the power to create inferior courts?
congress
what are the 4 amendments that have modified or overturned supreme court decisions?
11, 14, 16, 26
according to article VI what shall never be required as a qualification to any office in the United States national gov?
no religious test
how many amendments are in the bill of rights?
10
what amendment outlawed slavery?
13
what amendment details that if congress votes itself a pay raise an election must be held before it takes effect?
27
what amendment allowed the district of columbia to take part in the electoral college?
23
what amendment granted women the right to vote?
19
what amendment gave african americans the right to vote?
15
what amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol?
18
what amendment overturned the prohibition amendment?
21
what amendment abolished the use of poll taxes?
24
what amendment limits the president to two terms?
22
what amendment involves the issue of president/vp vacancies?
25
what amendment grants 18 year olds the right to vote?
26
what does the 20th amendment say?
vp becomes pres if pres dies before inauguration day
what amendment gave the public the right to elect their senators?
17
what amendment gave congress the power to pass an income tax?
16
what amendment holds that no state can deprive any person of life, liberty, and property without due process and equal protection of the law?
14
what amendment details that the electoral college will vote for president and vp on separate ballots?
12
cannot be held in jail unless officially indicted of a crime AND cannot be tried for the same crime twice AND cannot be forced to testify against self
5
the gov cannot establish an official religion for nation , freedom of religion, freedom of speech, press, and assembly
1
Any powers not given to the national gov by the constitution belong to the states
10
soldiers cannot commandeer your house w/ out your consent
3
people have other rights not listed in the constitution
9
right to own guns
2
no cruel and unusual punishment
8
right to a jury in a civil case
7
protection against unreasonable search and seizure
4
right to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and lawyer in criminal cases AND to obtain witnesses and confront witnesses against you
6
