US Constitution Flashcards
Which is the very beginning
Preamble
There are seven of these and they are the main part
Articles
Which are at the end
Amendments
“Form a new perfect union” create a nation in which states work together
Paper money and US coins
“Establish Justice “ make laws and set up courts that are fair
Jury and court system
“Insure domestic tranquility”keep peace within the borders of the country
National guard fedral Marshals
“Provide for a common defense”protect the country against attack
Navy and army
“Promote the general welfare “contribute to the happiness and love being of all the people
Aid to the poor safety in the workplace
“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” make sure future citizens stay free and have rights
Federal election commission, commission on civil rights
It states the—— of the constitution. Even at the beginning of the constitution it shows that the people have—–
Purpose
Power
The main role of congress is to
Pass laws
Congress has 2 houses the - and -
Senate and House of Representatives
Candidates requirements
For House of Representatives
Needs to be 25 years old
have 7 yrs in the US
lives in the state elected for 2 yrs
Depends on population
9 years of service in the US 30 years old live in the state 6 years in office 2 members per state
Senate
Congress can,,,,,,,
Set includes taxes. Control commerce. Operate post office. Raise and maintain a Navy and Army. Borrow money. Coin money. The parents and copyrights. Declare war
Executive can
Enforce laws
Main leaders of executive branch
President and vice President
Canadates requierments for President and vice President
Only natural born citizens 35 years old
14 years at a resident of the US
4 years service
Other powers the president has
Commands the military. Pardon people of past crimes. Sign or veto laws. Appoint ambassadors federal judges.
Main role of Judicial is
To interpret laws
What is the highest court in the US
The Supreme Court
Supreme court candidate requirements
None. Works in office for Life. Nine members
The Supreme Court and other federal courts have the power to
Declare laws unconstitutional. Here some court cases. Decide punishments for convictions about national laws
A major US city is the scene of a domestic violence, and many people in the state are in danger
Constitution guarantees each state protection against domestic violence, President can order troops to maintain order
A person is charged with a serious crime in one state and then flees to another
The person must be returned to the first state upon the states demand
1
Freedom of the press, speech, religion, assembly,petition
2
Right to own guns
7
Right to jury trial, civil cases
3
Soldiers cannot be housed in private homes
4
Right to privacy, limit searched seizure
5
Do not have to testify against self, due process
6
Right to speedy, public trial, lawyer, criminal cases
8
Protects against excessive fail, cruel/unusual punishment
9
Citizens have other rights not in the constitution
10
Powers not listed in the constitution, go to states and people
12
Require separate electoral ballots for president and Vice President
17
Senators are directly elected by people
20
Change the date for Congress to start president inauguration
22
Limitation of the presidents to two terms or 10 years
25
Sets procedure for presidential succession
27
Limiting Congress giving itself raises and salary
11
Limits suing states
13
The ending of slavery
14
Former slaves are citizens
16
Begin federal income tax
18
Banned alcohol
21
Repeals number 18, banned alcohol
15
Former slaves can vote
19
Women can vote
23
Citizens in Washington DC can vote for president
24
Poll/voting tax outlawed
26
Voting age set to 18
