The Constitution Flashcards
What does Article 1 discuss?
The Legislative Branch
What does Article 1, Section 1 discuss?
Congress
What does Congress consist of? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Article 1, Section 2
What does Article 1, Section 2 discuss?
The House of Representatives
What does Article 1, Section 3 discuss?
The Senate
What is the term that members of the House of Representatives are elected for? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
House members elected for 2-year terms.
Article 1, Section 2.
What is the age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Age requirement is 25 years.
Article 1, Section 2.
How long does a person have to have been a citizen of the U.S. to become a member of the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Must have been a citizen for 7 years.
Article 1, Section 2.
Where must a House Representative live? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Must live in the state you represent.
Article 1, Section 2.
How many members of the House Representatives are there?
Where in the Constitution is this stated?
435 Representatives.
Article 1, Section 2.
How is the number of House Representatives per state determined? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Representatives per state determined by population.
Article 1, Section 2.
What determines state populations? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Census determines state populations.
Article 1, Section 2.
How often is a census taken? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Census is held every 10 years.
Article 1, Section 2.
What right does every state have to fill empty seats in the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
States’ right to hold special elections to fill empty seats.
Article 1, Section 2.
Who does the House of Representatives choose to preside over meetings? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
House chooses the Speaker of the House.
Article 1, Section 2.
Which step of the impeachment process does the House of Representatives handle? What fraction vote does this require to pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The House charges impeachment (2/3 vote).
Article 1, Section 2.
How many Senators does each state get? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2 Senators per state.
Article 1, Section 3.
What is the term of a Senator? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
6-year term.
Article 1, Section 3.
What is the age requirement of a Senator? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
30 years old.
6-year term.
Article 1, Section 3.
How long does a person have to have been a citizen of the U.S. to become a member of the Senate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
9-year citizenship.
Article 1, Section 3.
Where must a Senator live? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
In the state they represent.
Article 1, Section 3.
Who is the President of the Senate also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Vice President of the U.S.
Article 1, Section 3.
Who is the Vice President also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The President of the Senate.
Article 1, Section 3.
What is the only job of the President of the Senate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
To break tie votes.
Article 1, Section 3.
Which step of the impeachment process does the Senate handle? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Senate holds the trial in all impeachment cases.
Article 1, Section 3.
What fraction vote does impeachment conviction require? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2/3 Vote.
Article 1, Section 3.
What does Article 1, Section 4 discuss?
Elections & when Congress Meets
What rights does each state have regarding elections? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
States have the right to choose when, where, and how to hold elections.
Article 1, Section 4.
At least how many times must Congress meet every year? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
At least 1 time per year.
Article 1, Section 4.
What does Article 1, Section 5 discuss?
membership in Congress & rules for meetings
Each house in Congress has the right to determine what 2 things about newly elected members? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
1: If the member was elected fairly
2: If the member is qualified to serve.
Article 1, Section 5.
A vote in Congressional meetings requires what percentage to pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
51%.
Article 1, Section 5.
Each house can punish or expel members. What fraction vote does this require? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2/3 vote.
Article 1, Section 5.
What can each House make for itself other than those that are outlined in the Constitution? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Rules.
Article 1, Section 5.
What must each house keep of all proceedings? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
A journal.
Article 1, Section 5.
When Congress is in session, what can neither house do for more than 3 days? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Adjourn/ Stop meeting
Article 1, Section 5.
Where are Congress meetings held? Can they be held anywhere else? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
NO.
Article 1, Section 5.
What does Article 1, Section 6 discuss?
More on Congress
Do members of Congress receive a salary? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes.
Article 1, Section 6.
For what can’t members of Congress be prosecuted? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They can’t be prosecuted for anything they say or write while doing their duty.
Article 1, Section 6.
Serving members of Congress cannot hold what type of office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They cannot hold federal office.
Article 1, Section 6.
Members of Congress cannot be appointed to a job created during what period of time? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Their term.
Article 1, Section 6.
What does Article 1, Section 7 discuss?
Bills and Laws
Where must all tax bills start? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
In The House of Representatives.
Article 1, Section 7.
The Senate may propose what to tax bills? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They may propose amendments.
Article 1, Section 7.
After both houses of Congress have passed a bill, where does it go and why? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
It goes to the President for approval.
Article 1, Section 7.
If a President does not sign a bill, where does it go? What is this action called? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
It goes back to Congress.
This is called a “Veto.”
Article 1, Section 7
What fraction vote of both houses is required to override a Presidential Veto? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2/3 vote.
Article 1, Section 7
How long does the President have to sign or veto a bill? What happens if he doesn’t do either? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
10 days.
The Bill becomes law.
Article 1, Section 7
What happens if Congress adjourns before 10 days pass after they have passed a bill? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The unsigned bill becomes vetoed.
Article 1, Section 7
What does Article 1, Section 8 discuss?
what Congress Does
What can Congress do regarding taxes? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Make and collect them.
Article 1, Section 8
Can Congress borrow money? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes.
Article 1, Section 8
What types of trade can Congress regulate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
national and International trade
Article 1, Section 8
Congress can make rules for what types of laws? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress can make rules for Citizenship and Bankruptcy laws.
Article 1, Section 8
What can Congress do regarding weights and measures? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress can set the standards for weights and measures.
Article 1, Section 8
Can Congress make money? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes.
Article 1, Section 8
What “post” things can Congres establish? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Post office and post roads.
Article 1, Section 8
What can Congress grant to inventors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress grants patents to inventors.
Article 1, Section 8
What can Congress grant to authors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress grants copyrights to inventors.
Article 1, Section 8
Congress can set up what court system? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Federal Court System.
Article 1, Section 8
What can Congress do regarding war? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress can declare war.
Article 1, Section 8
What can Congress do for armies and navies? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
It can raise, support, and make rules for armies and navies. Article 1, Section 8
Congress can call on what to put down rebellion, invasion, and to enforce laws? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The National Guard.
Article 1, Section 8
For what can Congress call on the National Guard? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress calls on the National Guard to raise, support, and make rules for armies and navies.
Article 1, Section 8
How can Congress aid the National Guard? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress can organize, arm, and discipline the National Guard.
Article 1, Section 8
Congress can exercise control over what federal things?
Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Federal Land and Property.
Article 1, Section 8
Congress can make laws necessary to carry out its what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Constitutional Powers
Article 1, Section 8
Congress can do what to carry out its Constitutional powers? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Make the necessary laws.
Article 1, Section 8
What does Article 1, Section 9 discuss?
what Congress Cannot Do
Congress cannot prohibit what before 1808? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The importation of slaves or migration.
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot suspend Habeus Corpus unless what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The U.S. is experiencing rebellion or invasion.
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot pass what bill that finds people guilty without a trial? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Bill of Attainder
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot pass this tax on the birth of children. Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Head Tax
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot make what on anything exported from any state? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
A tax.
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot make laws of trade that do what regarding certain states? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress cannot make laws of trade that favor one state over another.
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot spend government money without what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congressional approval through a vote.
Article 1, Section 9
Congress cannot grant what kinds of titles? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Titles of Nobility
Article 1, Section 9
What does Article 1, Section 10, Part 1 discuss?
What the states can never do
The states cannot enter any what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Treaty or alliance.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 1
What fiscal thing can states never make? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Money
Article 1, Section 10, Part 1
What kind of bill can states never pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Bill of attainder
Article 1, Section 10, Part 1
States cannot grant what kinds of titles? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Titles of Nobility
Article 1, Section 10, Part 1
What does Article 1, Section 10, Part 2 discuss?
What states cannot do without the approval of Congress
What can states never do during peacetime? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They cannot keep troops or ships of war in peacetime.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2
Can states make treaties without Congressional approval? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
No.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2
Can states make war? If so, when? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes.
During invasion.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2
What can’t states place taxes on without Congressional approval? What are the exceptions? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Imports and exports.
Small inspection fees.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2
What does Article 2 discuss?
The Executive Branch
What does Article 2, Section 1 discuss?
The Office of President and Vice President
Who is the Chief Executive Officer also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The President of the US
Article 2, Section 1
What is the term of a Vice President? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
4 years
Article 2, Section 1
What are the citizenship requirements of the President and Vice president? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Must be natural-born U.S. citizens and 14-year residents of the US
Article 2, Section 1
Age requirement for the President and Vice President? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
35-Years old
Article 2, Section 1
Does the President receive a salary? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes,
Article 2, Section 1
What must a newly elected President take? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Oath of Office
Article 2, Section 1
Who replaces the President if he for some reason is no longer in office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The Vice President
Article 2, Section 1
What does Article 2, Section 2 discuss?
The President is or Can
Who is the President in relation to the armed forces?
The Commander in chief of the Armed Forces
Article 2, Section 2
What is the name of the power with which the President can excuse crimes of any and all U.S. citizens? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The power of pardoning.
Article 2, Section 2
What fraction vote of the Senate is required to allow the President to make a treaty? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2/3 Vote
Article 2, Section 2
With the consent of the Senate, what positions can the President appoint people to? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Ambassador, Supreme Court Judge, Federal offices.
Article 2, Section 2
What does Article 2, Section 3 discuss?
The President
The President reports to Congress regarding what (address)? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The State of the Union
Article 2, Section 3
Who receives foreign ambassadors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The President
Article 2, Section 3
Does the President make sure that laws are carried out? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Yes.
Article 2, Section 3
What does Article 2, Section 4 discuss?
If the President gets into legal trouble
From what positions can a person be impeached? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
A person can be impeached from the Presidency, Vice Presidency, or any other federal office.
Article 2, Section 4
What can a federal official be impeached for? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Treason, bribery, other serious crimes.
Article 2, Section 4
What does Article 3 discuss?
The Judicial Branch
What does Article 3, Section 1 discuss?
The courts and Judges
Where does judicial power rest? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
With the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
Article 3, Section 1
If a judge is always on good behavior, how does he benefit? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
He receives a salary and serves for life.
Article 3, Section 1
What does Article 3, Section 2 discuss?
Federal Court Jurisdiction
What is the jurisdiction of the Federal Court? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Cases arising under the Constitution and cases involving federal laws, treaties, and so forth.
Article 3, Section 2
Where do cases involving ambassadors and states go for judgment? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Directly to the Supreme Court
Article 3, Section 2
How can other cases make it to the Supreme Court? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
On appeal.
Article 3, Section 2
Which crimes are tried by a jury? Which cases are not? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
All crimes are tried by jury except cases impeachment
Article 3, Section 2
Where must court trials be held regarding a crime? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They must be held in the state in which the crime was committed.
Article 3, Section 2
What does Article 3, Section 3 discuss?
Treason
What is the definition of treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Treason is to make war on the United States or to give aid to its enemies.
Article 3, Section 3
What two ways can a person be convicted of treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
- The accused confesses to committing treason
- Two witnesses watched the person commit treason.
Article 3, Section 3
Who determined the punishment for treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress.
Article 3, Section 3
What does Article 4 discuss?
Interstate and Federal relations
What does Article 4, Section 1 discuss?
Legal Issues regarding Interstate and Federal relations
What must states honor about each other regarding legal issues? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Laws, Records, and court rulings
Article 4 Section 1
What does Article 4, Section 2 discuss?
Citizens and rights regarding Interstate and Federal relations
If a person travels to another state, do they have the rights of the state they came from or the state they are in? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
They have the rights of the state they are in.
Article 4, Section 2
If a person charged with a crime flees to another state, who can demand his return? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The governor of the state in which the crime was committed.
Article 4, Section 2
What does Article 4, Section 3 discuss?
States and Territories
Who can admit new states to the Union? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress
Article 4, Section 3
A new state cannot be formed by joining or dividing existing states without whose approval? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Congress and the state legislatures involved.
Article 4, Section 3
What does congress dispose of and regulate regarding U.S. land? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
The U.S. Territory and property
Article 4, Section 3
What does Article 4, Section 4 discuss?
Federal guarantees to the state
What does the U.S. guarantee every state? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
A representative form of government.
Article 4, Section 4
What will the U.S. protect states from? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Invasion and civil unrest.
Article 4, Section 4
What does Article 5 discuss?
Amending (Changing) the Constitution
How may amendments be proposed? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
By a 2/3 vote of both Houses of Congress.
Article 5
How can amendments be proposed other than through Congress? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
2/3 of state legislatures can ask Congress to call a convention (meeting) to propose amendments to the Constitution.
Article 5
By whom or how must amendments be approved? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
3/4 of state legislatures or by Conventions in 3/4 of the States
Article 5
What does Article 6 discuss?
National Debts and Federal Supremacy
What laws are the highest in the United States? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Constitution and Federal laws
Article 6
To what do federal and state official owe their first loyalty?
To the U.S. Constitution
Article 6
Is there a religious test for holding office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
No.
Article 6
What does Article 7 discuss?
Ratifying the Constitution
How must the Constitution have been ratified during the days of the 13 colonies? Where in the Constitution is this stated?
Ratified by 9 of 13 states/colonies.
Article 7
