social studies Unit 4 lesson 5 Flashcards
to postpone to a future time, a different place, or indefinitely
adjourn
to find out with certainty
ascertained
the act of formally surrendering as by a treaty
cession
the act of agreeing, cooperating, working together
concurrence
What SIX reasons were given for the establishment of the Constitution?
- provide for the common defense
- promote the general welfare
- establish justice
- insure domestic tranquility
- secure the blessings of liberty
- form a more perfect union
According to Section 1, what are the TWO parts of the Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
According to Section 2, who elects the members of the House of Representatives?
the people of the states
How old must a person be before he can serve in the House of Representatives?
25
Who chooses the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
members of the House of Representatives
According to Section 3, how many votes does each Senator have and how many Senators are elected from each state?
one vote; two elected from each state
How old must a person be before he or she can serve as a Senator?
30
Who serves as President of the Senate?
VP/Vice President
Who presides over an impeachment of the President?
Chief Justice
According to Section 5, a majority of members present constitute a ___ to do business.
quorum
Neither house was to adjourn for more than ___ days during a session of Congress.
three
According to Section 6, the members were never to be questioned in any other place for any ___ or ___ in either House.
debate
speech
The Senators or Representatives were not to hold any other ___ while they were members.
civil office
According to Section 7, all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the ___.
House of Representatives
If the President did not approve of a law, then ___ of each house could vote to approve it and it would become law.
two thirds
According to Section 8, the Congress could borrow money on the ___ of the United States.
credit
The Congress had the power to establish ___ and post roads.
post offices
The Congress could provide and maintain a ___.
navy
According to Section 9, the privilege of the ___ shall not be suspended.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
No ___ was to be drawn from the Treasury, except when an appropriation was made by law.
money
