Constitution Quiz Flashcards
Article I deals with the _____ branch of government
Article I = Legislative
Article II deals with the _____ branch of government
Article II = Executive
Article III deals with the _____ branch of government
Article III = Judicial
Article IV gives all citizens _____________ in other states
Article IV = Privileges and Immunities
Under Article V, the Constitution can be amended by _____ and _____
- 2/3 of both Houses (Congress)
2. The Senate
Under Article VI, the Constitution is the ____________
Supreme Law of the Land
What is the job of the Vice President, under Article I Sec. 3?
To break ties!!!!
President of the Senate
Which part of the legislature has the power of impeachment?
House of Representatives
Which part of the legislature has the power TO CONVICT in impeachment proceedings? By what percentage must the conviction pass?
- Senate
2. 2/3
Explain how laws are made in the United States (5 Steps)
- A bill is passed (Committee)
- Revenue bills must start in the House
- Must be sent to the other House for reconciliation
- President (executive) signs or vetos
- If veto, congress needs 2/3 of both Houses to overturn
List 3 specific powers the Congress has:
- Establishing the Navy
- Taxes
- Declaring War
What is the Bill of Attainder?
- A legislative conviction
- Declares people guilty and prescribes punishment w/o a trial
What is an Ex Post Facto Law?
(After the Fact)
- Retroactively changes legal consequences of actions
What is the FUNCTION of the Judiciary?
Interpret Laws
1st Amendment:
Freedom of: (P-RASP)
- Petition
- Religion
- Assembly
- Speech
- Press
2nd Amendment:
Right to Bear Arms
3rd Amendment:
NO INVOLUNTARY Quartering of Soldiers
4th Amendment:
- No unreasonable Searchers and Seizures
- Probable cause
- Search warrants
5th Amendment:
Right of Persons
- No double jeopardy
- No self incrimination
6th Amendment:
Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions
- Speedy trial
7th Amendment:
Right to Civil Trial
- Jury
8th Amendment:
Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases
- No excessive bail
- No cruel/unusual punishment
9th Amendment:
Non-Enumerated rights retained
10th Amendment:
Rights reserved to States and People
13th Amendment:
Abolition of Slavery
14th Amendment:
“Equal Protection”
- Citizenship Rights
- Appointment
- Civil War Debt
19th Amendment:
Suffrage
- Women’s Right to Vote
24th Amendment:
Abolition of Poll Taxes
26th Amendment:
Right to Vote at 18
Name 2 major powers of the President of the US
- Enforce the laws
- Act as Commander in Chief
