The US Constitution Flashcards
Presidential Requirements
-35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years a resident of the US
Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution outlines…
The powers of congress
Congress is composed of
The House of Reps and Senate
The house of reps serve
For two years
The senate is re-elected as a whole every
6 years
House of reps requirements
- 25
- Citizen for 7 years
Who chooses the speaker of the house
HOR
Who can impeach the president
The HOR
Who holds court for impeachment trials
The senate
Senate requirements
- 30
- 9 year citizen
Who manages congressional elections
The states
Where does election law fall under
Reserved powers for states
Article 1 of Constitution
Legislative Branch
Article 2 Section 2
Powers of the President
Article 2
Executive Branch
Article 3
Judicial Branch (shortest of them all)
Article 3 Section 2
Powers of the judiciary; also outlines original jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Article.4
State’s rights and expectations
Article 4 Section 2
Privileges and Immunities Clause: citizens of one state be treated equally as citizens of other states
Article 5 of constitution
Amending the constitution
Article 6 Clause 2
Supremacy clause
Article 6 of the constitution outlines
Debts, Supremacy, Religious tests, and oath
Article 7
Ratifying constitution
How many states were needed to ratify the constitution
9
Two methods of proposing an amendment
2/3 congress
2/3 state approval @ convention
Two methods of ratifying a constitution
3/4 of congress
3/4 of states approval @ convention
1 amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition against the government without consequence
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd amendment
No forced quartering of soldiers
4th amendment
Protests against unreasonable search and seizure