Constitution Test Flashcards
What are the goals of the Constitution
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Prosterity
The number of articles of the Constitution and the number of amendment
Seven articles, 27 amendments
What are the three main branches of government
Legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch
What is the main job of the legislative branch
To create laws
What is the main job of the executive branch
To enforce the laws
What is the main job of the judicial branch
To interpret the laws
How many years does the senator’s first term last for
Six years
How many years does a representative term last for
Two years
How long does one presidential term last for
Four years
How long does a federal justices term last for
His/her whole life
What is the highest ranking position in the Senate
Vice President
What is the highest ranking position in the House of Representatives
Speaker of the house
What is the highest ranking member of the judicial branch
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ( John Roberts )
What are the three qualifications of a senator
Must be at least 30 years old. Must live in the state he/She represents. Must be a US citizen for nine years.
What are the qualifications of a representative
Must be at least 25 years old. Must live in the state he/she is representing. Must have been in US citizen for 7 years
What are the qualifications of becoming President
Must be at least 35 years old. Must be a natural born US citizen. Must be a US citizen for 14 years
Senate powers
Approves all treaties made by the president
Approves appointments made by government officials made by the president
Serves as a jury in impeachment trials
House of representative powers
Impeachment of federal officials
Begins all revenue bills
Chooses president if no majority is reached in an election
Congressional powers
Congress raises and supports Armed Forces and declares war
Congress issues copyright and patents
Presidential powers
Prepares the nations budget
Grants pardons and reprieves
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
In charge of all treaties made with foreign countries(with approval of the Senate)
Presidential line of succession
Vice President
Speaker of the house
President pro-tempore
Cabinet member starting at the Secretary of State
What is the original constitution in one reason it didn’t work
Articles of Confederation, no federal government
