Constitution Review Flashcards
The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson was signed on ___ in the year ___
July 4th, 1776
The colonist thought that George the third of England was oppressive in his rule and in the Declaration of Independence the king only had the power to govern if he had the ___ of the governed
Consent
Included in the declaration of independence were three unalienable rights, which where? ___ ___ ___
Life, liberty, pursuits of happiness
Since all people are born with those rights, it is the responsibility of governments to ____ the rights of the people
Protect
After independence, the colonist wrote their first governing document call the ___of ____
Article of confederation
The constitution was written to correct the weaknesses of the first governing document. One weakness was the failure to have a chief executive or ____
President
There were several challenges faced by the constitutional convention when they wrote the constitution. When creating the legislative branch they agreed to have a congress that would Balance small states and big states. This is called the____ _____
Great compromise
The U.S. Constitution begins with the preamble which states the purposes of government. Which are some examples?
To form a perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense
No one given branch should be more powerful than the other is?
Separation of powers
Legislative does what?
Makes laws
Executive branch does what?
Enforces the laws
Judicial branch does what?
Interprets the laws
What is an example of checks and balance from the legislative branch?
Legislative can override a presidential veto with 2/3 vote in congress
What is an example of checks and balance from the executive branch?
President can veto a bill
What is an example of checks and balance from the judicial branch?
Can declare laws unconstitutional also known as the (judicial review)
The legislative body is called? And their power is to?
Congress, make laws
There are two houses, the upper house is called?
Senate
Each state gets ___ and their term if for ____ years. This house was established to protect small states
2 senators, 6 years
The lower house is called the
House of Representatives
What are the requirements to become a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old, must be citizen for 7 years, must be resident of that state
This house is based on____ and their term is ___ years
Population, 2 years
As a consequence of this house the founders established a ____ it must be taken every_____ years . Afterward, the number of the seats are reapportioned or redrawn which might flagged the ___of representatives a state receives
Census, 10 years, number
The Power of impeachment is given to the legislative branch. What does impeach mean?
To bring criminal charges to a government official
Who can the legislature impeach?
A government official
Which house of the legislature is responsible for accusing or filing charges?
The House of Representatives
Which house Acts as jury?
Senate
In article 1 of the Constitution there is a list of powers they are called the _____ powers. The power to levy taxes or declare ____ on other nations is an example of ___ powers
Expressed, war, expressed
The requirements to be president are?
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, must live in the U.S. For 14 years before taking office
Name the first three in the order of succession of the executive branch
Vice President, speaker of the house, President protempor of the Senate, members of the cabinet
George Washington needed assistance and established a ____ to serve as part of the executive branch
Cabinet
The secretary that deals with the military is head of the department of____?
Secretary of defense
The secretary that deals with foreign nations is the_________
Secretary of State
Besides replacing the president if he dies resigns or is removed from office the vice president also presides over the Senate. The vice President is only allowed to vote in the case of a ______ vote
Tie
What is the job of the elect oral college?
Selecting the president of the U.S
How are the number of electoral votes each states received determined?
Representatives and senators
In the lawmaking process, all bills must first pass in______ then the bill passes the joint session of ____, and lastly the ____ signs the bill Into law.
Committee hearings, congress, president
While Congress makes the laws and the president enforces the laws the role of the judicial branch is to_____ the laws
Interpret of judge
Currently the Supreme Court is made of____ members and all members serve for ____ long. They are appointed by the _____ but must be approved by ____
9, president, congress
In the Supreme Court case, marbury v Madison The Supreme Court established the power of________ where to declare laws created by Congress as_______
Judicial review, unconstitutional
It requires that_____ of Congress must approve or _____ of the state legislature must approve
2/3, 3/4
This article established that the US Constitution is the______. Law of the land.
Supreme
In order for the constitution to be ratified it required that ____ of the states approve
3/4
After the Constitution was written a group called the anti-Federalist were formed and they feared a strong_____ Government and also that the natural rights of the people were not in the Constitution and threatened to vote no
Central
Thus a promise was made that once the Constitution was ratified they would add a list of rights this list of rights is known as the____. Which are the _____ amendments
Bill of rights, 10
The right to be a Muslim in the United States, amendment?
1st
The right to use a gun when hunting, amendment?
2nd
The right to a lawyer at your trial, amendment?
6th
Which amendment prohibits teachers from making you slaves? Amendment?
13th
Prevents the police phone randomly searching your home, amendment?
4th
Gives you the right to make stupid comments, amendment?
1st
Allows teenagers to hang out together, amendment?
1st
Ending woman’s suffering through suffrage, amendment?
19th
Why we can’t torture prisoners, amendment?
8th
Amendment that gave too much power to 18-year-old by allowing them to vote
26th
Amendment in which the reason we can’t arrest and just throw teenagers in jail
14th
How many amendments deal with voting rights, which ones?
3 which are 15,19,26
If we wanted the power to arrest and throw people in jail indefinitely without a trial, we would need to eliminate which three amendments?
4,5,6,7
Do I have to speak in court if I would look guilty? Which amendment protects this right?
No you can plead the fifth, 5th
The legislative body in Illinois is the?
General assembly
Which state official fulfills each responsibility? Chief executive?
Governor
Which state official fulfills each responsibility? Replaces chief executive if she/he leaves office early
Lieutenant governor
Which state official fulfills each responsibility? Issues drivers licenses
Secretary of State
Which state official fulfills each responsibility? Keeps track of state money
Treasurer
State chords go in the following order…
State Supreme Court (highest), Appellate, Circuit court (lowest)
Which court would you go to for traffic violation?
Circuit Court
The stripes on the American flag represent the ____ colonies, while the stars represent the ____
50 states
During the_____ people place their hand over their heart to show respect
Pledge of Allegiance
How should you display the flag during times of sorrow or morning? During times of distress?
Half masked, upside down
In order to explain their reasons for breaking away from England the colonist wrote the…
Declaration of Independence
Requirements for senate?
6 year term, 30 years old, citizens 9 year, 1/3 senator every 2 years
