Sarah's Constitution Quizlet

Question 1

what house of congress votes to impeach?

Answer 1

The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.

Question 2

what branch negotiates treaties?

Answer 2

Executive Branch

Question 3

black codes

Answer 3

Laws to suppress black voters from participating equally as US citizens in voting after the civil war?

Question 4

How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?

Answer 4

check the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional.

Question 5

what word means the right to vote in political elections?

Answer 5

suffrage

Question 6

which amendment is a right to a speedy and public trial?

Answer 6

the Sixth Amendment

Question 7

how long is a senators term?

Answer 7

six years

Question 8

one of Washington senators?

Answer 8

Patty Murray

Question 9

removing voters from rolls for illegitimate reasons based on inaccurate data.

Answer 9

voters purge

Question 10

amendment- right to remain silent

Answer 10

The Fifth Amendment

Question 11

the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party

Answer 11

gerrymandering

Question 12

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Answer 12

Bill Of Rights

Question 13

who can make marriage laws?

Answer 13

state

Question 14

who has to approve treaties with foreign powers?

Answer 14

Senate

Question 15

what branch can declare a law unconstitutional?

Answer 15

The Judicial Branch

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

3rd amendment

Question 17

ran for Georgia governor in 2018

Answer 17

Stacy Abrams

Question 18

how big of a majority is needed in both house of Congress to pass a bill?

Answer 18

simple majority

Question 19

Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Answer 19

fourth amendment

Question 20

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

Answer 20

14th amendment

Question 21

which amendment? Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Answer 21

8th amendment

Question 22

Which part of Congress has a different number of representatives from each state?

Answer 22

House of Representatives

Question 23

how many people are in the supreme court?

Answer 23

9 Justices

Question 24

how many people are in the senate?

Answer 24

100 senators

Question 25

who can make tax laws?

Answer 25

federal & state

Question 26

three powers the state has that the federal doesn’t have?

Answer 26

marriage, schools, running their elections

Question 27

what are powers the federal can only do?

Answer 27

produce money, levy taxes, declare war, conduct foreign affairs