US Constitution Quiz Flashcards
How does a Bill become a law?
2/3 of the house and Senate have to agree
What are the responsibilities of Congress men/women?
They each serve a two year-term
What does the impeachment and removal process look like?
The House of Representatives have to have 2/3 of the house members vote for impeachment and then it goes to the Senate for there 2/3 of votes
Age Requirements for House Reps:
25 or older
Terms for House Reps
You have to run from the state your from
Residency for House Reps
You have to be a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years and can’t be an inhabitant of state
All states are guaranteed how many house reps and Senate?
At least one and two senators
How many years do senators serve? Why?
6 years because senators are chosen by state legislators not by the popular/public vote
How old do you have to be to run for Senate?
30
What other requirements are there?
Had to have been a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years
3/5 compromise
three out of every five slaves were counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation.
How do we elect a US president?
Electoral College
Veto Power/Overriding President Veto
Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.) This check prevents the President from blocking an act when significant support for it exists.
Responsibilities of US President?
Commander of Army
Navy and Militia to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the US
How many supreme court judges do we have currently?
9
What type of cases does the supreme court justices take?
One’s that turn up in multiple cases
One’s that aren’t the individual state’s choices
Why are the supreme court justices important?
They protect the constituation and it’s laws and is the interpreter of what the constitution says and also makes sure that the citizens of America are equal
How long are the appointments of a Supreme Court Judge?
They don’t have a fixed term: they can leave if they retire, die, etc…
Who picks the supreme court justices?
The president along with the advice and consent of the senate and house reps
What is an amendment?
A change or addititon to a text
How many times has the constitution been amended?
27 times
How are amendments made?
The house and Senate vote (2/3 of participation) and the amendments are passed
What is the 1st amendment about?
It is about how there can be no prohibiting freedom of speech, practice of religion, and of the people peacefully coming together
What is the 2nd amendment about?
The right to keep and bear arms
