The Constitution Flashcards
Qualifications for the House
25 years old, US citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state you represent
Which part of the government has the sole power of impeachment?
The House
Powers of Congress
Tax, regulate immigration, declare war, copyrights, and patents
Legislative Powers
Set their own pay
Can’t be tried or arrested for things said on the floor or in committees
Qualifications for the Senate
30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, resident of the state you represent
Which branch of government has the sole power of trying impeachments?
The Senate (with a 2/3 vote)
Qualifications for the President
35 years old, natural citizen, resident for 14 years
Requirements for Federal Judges
Appointed by the President, then approved by the Senate
Article IV: State and Federal Government Rights
Provides for admission of new states to the USA
Extradition - States (or countries) work with each other to capture and return runaway suspects
Article V: Amending the Constitution
Provides for addition of amendments
Article VI: General Provisions
Declares that the Constitution and all its laws are the supreme law of the land
Amendments 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9
1) Freedom of Religion, the Press, Expression, and to protest peacefully
2) Right to Bear Arms
5) Right to Remain Silent “Miranda Rights”
7) Trail by Jury in Civil Cases
8) Cruel and Unusual Punishment
9) Powers Reserved to the People
- guarantees people all other rights not stated
Preamble (The Six Purposes to our Government)
1) To form a more perfect Union
2) Establish Justice
3) Insure domestic Tranquility
4) Provide for the common defense
5) Promote the general Welfare
6) Secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
