United States Constitution Study Guide Flashcards
What determines the number of senators a state may have
2 per state
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms
Amendment number 2
Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces
President
Which of the following elects chooses the president
Electoral college
When does the vice president become president
Dies impeached or found guilty
All of revenue money and tax bills must start in
House of Representatives
When was the Constitution ratified
June 21 1788
What must states do regarding other states laws
Respect their laws
Which amendment gave women the right to vote
Amendment number 19
What citizenship requirement must be meant for a President
Born in the USA
Who appoints supreme Court justices
President
Which branch of all government has the most power
None all three branches are equal
What is the salary of the president
$400,000
Name 3 courts of the federal court system
Supreme Court ,appeals, district
When is the president inaugurated
January 20th
How many justices served on the supreme Court
9
What majority is needed for a bill to pass and Senate and House
Simple majority one over half
The three parts of the Constitution are
Preamble ,articles( 7 ), amendments (27)
Articles 1 2 and 3 of The Constitution divided the power of the federal government into what three branches
Legislative article 1 executive article 2 and judicial article 3
What amendment awarded back suffrage
Amendment number 15
What is the process of dividing powers of the federal government into branches
Separation of powers checks and balances
Which qualifications do representatives and senators share
Have to live in the state they represent
How much of a vote is needed to find the president’s equilty in the Senate
Super majority =2/3= 67
What part of the United States Constitution serves as its introduction
Preamble
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called
Bill of Rights
What two houses make up Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Why is it important to study amendment number 18 and 21
Living document Constitution can be changed
Which amendment officially ended slavery
Amendment number 13
At what age are you eligible to vote
18 years old citizen
Why is it important for the Bill of Rights to be included in the constitution
Freedoms protect the rights of citizens protections from the government
What is the main job of the legislative branch
Make laws
Who approves Presidential appointments
Senate only
How long does a term of senator
6 years
How many terms May a representative serve
Unlimited
What is the minimum age required to be elected president
35 years old
Elections for Congress are held on which of the following day
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
How many terms can a president serve
Two
How long is a presidential term
4 years
How many senators serve in the US Senate
100
What branch of government interprets explains defines the laws
Judicial branch
What is the minimum age required for senators
30 years old
What determines the number of Representatives a state has
Population ( Illinois = 18)
What is the correct order of succession
V.P; Speaker;Pres Pro Tempore; Sec of State
Who has the unlimited power to declare war
Congress
How many members are there in the House of Representatives
435
Which amendment protects freedom of speech religion and press
First amendment
How much of a boat is needed in Congress to override a vetoed bill
Super majority 2/3
What is the length of a term for a representative
2 years
What is the minimum age required to be elected representative
25 years old
How long do May supreme Court judge serve
Life Term
