Constitution Bowl Flashcards
Who wrote the Preamble?
Robert Morris
Who is considered to be the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What state never came to the Convention?
Rhode Island
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Seven
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What branch of government does article one deal with?
The Legislative Branch
What branch of government does article two deal with?
The Executive Branch
What branch of government does article three deal with?
The Judicial Branch
What branch of government does article four deal with?
The States
What process does article five address?
The Amendment process
What does Article six say about the Constitution?
It is the highest law of the land
What procedure does article seven address?
The Ratification process
In what body of the government is the legislative power invested?
Congress
Which two bodies make up Congress?
The House of Representative and The Senate
How are Representatives apportioned?
According to population
How many Representatives are there in the House when full?
435
Where are the qualifications of a member of the House of Representatives found?
Article 1, Section 2, Clause 2
How many years must a person be a naturalized citizen in order to become a Representative?
Seven years
What is the qualifying age for members of the House of Representatives?
Twenty five
how long is the term office for a Representative?
Two years
Where must a Representative reside to be elected?
Within the state he is elected
Who elects a member of the House of Representatives?
The people
Who chooses the Speaker of the House?
The House of Representatives
How many Senators is each state allowed?
Two