part 2 Flashcards
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how many members in House of Representatives?
435
how many member in senate?
100
How is representation determined for Hr?
population
How is representation determined senate?
two for each state
Term length for HR?
2 years
Term length for senate?
6 years
What are the 3 branches of Government?
legislative, executive and judicial
Which branch makes laws?
The legislative branch
Which branch enforces/executes the laws?
executive
Which branch interprets the laws?
executive
Who appoints Supreme Court judges?
The President
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Judge?
life or retirement
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
nine
What is a Judicial Review?
gives the Supreme Court and federal courts the authority to interpret the Constitution.
What is the term for trying to have a court decision changed?
appeal
Who are the next TWO people in line after the president if he/she leaves office:
Vice President then the Speaker of the House of Representatives
What is the purpose of the President’s Cabinet?
to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office
What are checks and balances?
provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Amendment 1
freedom of speech, religon, protects and pertions
Amendment 2
the right to bare arms
Amendment 3
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment 4
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.
Amendment 5
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury.
Sixth Amendment
Explained: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.
Amendment 7
Seventh Amendment Explained: In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.
Amendment 8
“Freedom from excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishments
Amendment 9
Ninth Amendment Explained: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment 10
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States …
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
17 times
What are the 2 processes to amend the Constitution?
Congress may submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the states, if the proposed amendment language is approved by a two-thirds vote of both houses. and Congress must call a convention for proposing amendments upon application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the states (i.e., 34 of 50 states).
How many times have each been used?
1:17
2:0
