US Constitution Flashcards
When was it ratified?
1788
How many articles?
Seven
What does Article I deal with?
Legislative power ( both chambers). 10 sections.
What does Article 2 deal with?
Executive power. 4 sections.
What does Article 3 deal with?
Judiciary power. 3 sections.
What does Article 4 deal with?
States rights. 4 sections.
What does Article 5 deal with?
Requirements to amend the Constitution.
What does Article 6 deal with?
The US will honor prior debts.
Senators and Representatives are bound by oath to defend the Constitution
No religious qualification requirement to hold public office
What does Article VII deal with?
Ratification from 9 states is sufficient to establish the Constitution as the law of the land.
How many Amendments?
27
Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech and press. Freedom to assemble and to petition the government to fix issues
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
Nobody has to house soldiers without consent.
Amendment 4
Right of people to be secured in their home. Searches not allowed without proper warrant.
Amendment 5
Person can’t be tried twice for the same offence.
Person can’t be compelled to be witness against himself.
Can’t deprive life/liberty/property w/o due process.
Private property can’t be taken for public use w/o just compensation.
