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How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?
9
In what year did the Constitution go into effect?
1789
What are the main parts of the Constitution and how many are there?
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments.
There are 3.
How many branches of the federal government are there? Name them pls
There are 3
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.
Where and when does Congress meet?
Each year beginning Jan. 3 (unless Congress sets a different date) in Washington D.C.
How are representatives elected and how long is their term in office?
They are elected by the qualified voters of their congressional district in their state. They serve 2 years.
List the qualifications to be a representative.
Must be at least 25 yrs. old, have been a citizen for at least 7 yrs., and must live in their congressional district that they represent.
In what district is Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is the 20th congressional district of California.
How many representatives does California have?
52 representatives and congressional districts.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How many senators does each state have?
2
How many senators are in Senate?
100
How long is a senator’s term in office?
6 yrs
List the qualifications to be a senator.
Must be at least 30 yrs old, have been a citizen for at least 9 yrs., and must live in the state they represent.
Which house of Congress has the power to impeach and how many votes are required?
The House of Representatives impeaches by a simple majority, which is 219, or maybe 218, or maybe 216 Google conspired against me…
How many votes are necessary to convict in the impeachment trial?
2/3 of the Senate must vote guilty in order to convict the suspect.
Name 3 ways in which a bill may become a law.
- It is passed by a simple majority of both houses of Congress and the Pres. signs it. 2 Pres. ignores the bill for 10 days while Congress is still in session and the bill becomes a law without his signature. 3. Congress can override the pres.’s veto by a 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress.
Who has the executive powers of the federal government? How long is their term in office?
The President of the United States. They serve 4 years.
List the qualifications to be the President of the U.S.
Must be at least 35 yrs. old, is a natural born citizen, and must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 yrs.
How many electors does each state have?
Each state has electoral votes equal to the number of their Sen. and Reps. added together. (So, CA has 54 electors)
On what date are the President and Vice President inaugurated (sworn into office)?
Jan. 20 of the year after the election.
How many members are there on the Supreme Court?
9 justices are on the Supreme Court.
What is an amendment and how many are there in the Constitution?
An amendment is a correction or addition, in this case, to the Constitution. There are 27.
What is the name given to the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights.
What are the qualifications for voting in our state? (California)
Must have lived in the state for at least a year, must be at least 18 yrs. old, and must be a citizen of the U.S.
How long can Congress adjourn for without the approval of the other house?
One house of Congress can adjourn for up to three days without the approval of the other house. Anything over three days requires approval from the other house.
How many votes does the Electoral College have? How is this split?
The Electoral College has 538 votes. This number represents the number in all of Congress, which is 535 (435+100) and 3 votes for the District of Columbia.
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How many Electoral votes are required to win presidency?
270.
What is the amendment that gives you freedom of speech, religion, the press, to assemble, and to ask the government to correct any wrongs?
The first amendment grants these powers to the people.
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
The second amendment.
Which amendment says that people accused of crime have these rights: Person can’t be brought to a trial without permission, Person can’t be retired if found innocent, A person can’t be forced to testify against oneself, Can’t be punished without a fair trial, No property can be taken without pay, and life liberty and property are guaranteed?
NOT RETIRED I MEANT RETRIED
The fifth amendment says all of that.
Which amendment says that people accused of crime have these rights: A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by jury, the right to an attorney, the right to know the charges against you, and the right to hear witnesses for and against you?
The sixth amendment says all of that.
Which amendment freed the slaves?
The thirteenth amendment.
Which amendment defined citizenship; all persons are treated equally by the laws of the state and property can not be illegally taken away?
The fourteenth amendment.
Which amendment gave voting rights to all races (male only though)
The fifteenth amendment.
Which amendment implemented income tax?
The sixteenth amendment.
Which amendment prohibited all alcoholic drinks?
The eighteenth amendment.
Which amendment gave voting rights to women?
The nineteenth amendment.
Which amendment made alcohol legal again?
The twenty-first amendment.
Which amendment gave D.C. residents the right to vote for Pres.?
The twenty-third amendment.
Which amendment explains what happens when there is a vacancy in the Presidency or Vice Presidency?
The twenty-fifth amendment.
Which amendment gave the right to vote to 18 year olds?
The twenty-sixth
