Constitution Test Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote the decleration of independence
A
Thomas Jefferson
2
Q
Unaileinable rights?
A
Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness
3
Q
Why were the Articles of confederation weak?
A
- Couldn’t Tax
- No Pres or leader
- No U.S courts, only state
4
Q
What year did the constitution go into effect
A
1776
5
Q
What is the great comprimise?
A
2 houses, House of rep, based on state pop, and senate, 2 per state
6
Q
How many senators per state
A
2
7
Q
Who elects senators?
A
The people that live in the state
8
Q
What are the qualifications for senators?
A
30 years old, U.S. Citizen, live in the U.S for 9 years, live in the state they represent.
9
Q
Who is president of the senate
A
Vice president (Kamala Harris)
10
Q
Who acts in the absence of the President of the Senate?
A
President Pro-Tempure
11
Q
How long is a senators term?
A
2 years
12
Q
What part does the senate take in cases of impeachment?
A
Jury
