Constitution Review Flashcards
What document set forth the rules for the country before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What were the two plans proposed during the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
What plan was adopted by the writers of the Constitution?
A compromise plan
When and where did the founding fathers write the Constitution?
Summer 1787, Philadelphia
What is the function of the legislative branch?
to make laws
How many senators are there per state?
2
How many senators in all?
100
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
Why is the number of members of the House of Representatives different for each state?
It is based on population.
How many total members of the House or Representatives?
435
How many houses of the Legislative Branch are there?
2
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President, Kamala Harris
In which house must all bills dealing with money start?
The House of Representatives
What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life or until retirement
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The President of the U.S.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Which article of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
Article II
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing laws
How old must someone be to run for President?
35 years old
Why was the Electoral College established?
The founding fathers wanted to keep the common people from making a mistake.
How many votes are in the electoral college?
538
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
How are the number of votes per state in the Electoral College determined?
Equal to a state’s representation in Congress
Impeachment charges must start where?
House of Representatives
The president in in charge of the military. What is this role called?
Commander in Chief
Where are impeachment trials held?
The Senate
How many branches of government are there?
3
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
What is the total number of amendments added to the Constitution?
27
Amendments 1-10 are called what?
Bill of Rights
Amendment 1 protects what rights?
Freedom of assembly, speech, and religion
Amendment 2 protects what?
The right to bear arms.
Amendment 13 does what?
Abolishes slavery
Amendment 19 does what?
Allows women to vote
Amendment 26 does what?
Allows voting at age 18.
What are the checks and balances on each branch?
Executive: can veto bills, nominate judges
Legislative: impeach president and judges, overturn vetoes
Judicial: delcare laws and acts of the president unconstitutional
