Constitution Flashcards
which branch of government Article I represents
Legislative
requirements to serve in each house of Congress
A representative must be 25 years old and be a citizen for at least 7 years and be a resident of the state he represents. A senator must be at least thirty years of age and be a citizen for nine years.
How long are terms for House of Representatives members?
Two years
How long are terms for US Senators?
Six years
What are 4 things Article I permits Congress to do?
Pay debts, declare war, coin money, collect taxes
What are 3 things Article I does not permit Congress to do?
Grant a title of nobility, give preference to one state in regulation of commerce, prohibit the importation of slaves before 1808.
Which branch of government does Article II deal with?
Executive
What are the 3 requirements to serve as President of the United States?
Be a natural-born citizen, be 35 years old, be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.
What are 4 powers granted to the President according to Article II?
Appoint Supreme Court Justices, appoint ambassadors to foreign nations, pardon individuals for offenses against the United States, make treaties with foreign nations with the approval of congress
How long is a presidential term?
Four years
Which branch of government does Article III represent?
Judicial
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme court
How long do federal judges serve for?
Until they retire or die
What is the name given to Article IV?
Relations among the states
What is one aspect of Article IV?
Each state will respect the laws of all other states
What is the name given to Article V?
Amending the constitution
What is one aspect of Article V?
An amendment which is ratified is a valid part of the constitution
What is the name given to Article VI
The supreme law of the land.
What is one aspect of Article VI?
No religious requirement can be made as a qualification to hold public office.
What is Article VII of the Constitution?
Ratification
How many states were needed for the Constitution to become law?
Nine
Bill of rights
1.
Freedom of speech (RAPPS)
2
The right to bear arms
3
No soldiers in private homes unless court orders.
4
No searches of private property without a warrant
5
Innocent until proven guilty.
6
You are entitled to a fair trial by jury
7
jury trial is permitted in civil suits
8
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
9
rights in constitution does not limit or deny other rights
10
all power not given to US by constitution reserved to states or people
