Sarah's Constitution Quizlet Flashcards
what house of congress votes to impeach?
The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.
what branch negotiates treaties?
Executive Branch
black codes
Laws to suppress black voters from participating equally as US citizens in voting after the civil war?
How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
check the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional.
what word means the right to vote in political elections?
suffrage
which amendment is a right to a speedy and public trial?
the Sixth Amendment
how long is a senators term?
six years
one of Washington senators?
Patty Murray
removing voters from rolls for illegitimate reasons based on inaccurate data.
voters purge
amendment- right to remain silent
The Fifth Amendment
the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party
gerrymandering
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Bill Of Rights
who can make marriage laws?
state
who has to approve treaties with foreign powers?
Senate
what branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
what amendment?- 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.
3rd amendment
ran for Georgia governor in 2018
Stacy Abrams
how big of a majority is needed in both house of Congress to pass a bill?
simple majority
Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
fourth amendment
which amendment? nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
14th amendment
which amendment? Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8th amendment
Which part of Congress has a different number of representatives from each state?
House of Representatives
how many people are in the supreme court?
9 Justices
how many people are in the senate?
100 senators
who can make tax laws?
federal & state
three powers the state has that the federal doesn’t have?
marriage, schools, running their elections
what are powers the federal can only do?
produce money, levy taxes, declare war, conduct foreign affairs
