constitution study guide Flashcards
when and when was the constitutional convention
1787 in phillydella
what is the Connecticut compromise
a compromise between equal repretation and one based popolattion
what was the three-fifths compromise?
the deal that every slave would be seen as half of a white man
what does the term ratify mean
to sign
who are federalist
wanted the constitution ratified
who are anti federalist
did not want to ratify the constitution
what the job legislative branch
enforces laws and makes laws
what are some powers that congress has
declares wars, collect taxes and to make laws
what is the process for how a bill becomes a law
it needs to go through congress for a bit before going to the president where they can veto or pass it.
how many members in house of represntative
435
how is representation determined HR
population
term length of HR
two years
senate members
100
how is representation determined senate
2 per state
term length for senate
6 years
executive job is what
in force laws
what is the role president
to be the leader of the country
what is the role of the president cabinet
to help them in cretein areas
three cabinet positions
treasury- make money
education- in control of the education
heath and human services- make sure we are okay.
what are powers of the president
veto or pass laws, aprovel request
what are the three qualifications to be president
35 years old, born in us, and live in the state for 14 years
who was the father of the constitution
James Madison
what has to happen for a bill to become a law
comes up with an idea
shares the idea
drafts the bill
gets voted on
the president gets it and he can veto it or sign it
