Howell Constitution Margins Quiz Review pt.6

63. The "habeas corpus clause" (Found: A___S___C___) states:

A1 S9 C2 Protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.

64. What is a writ of habeas corpus?

"The Great Writ" Protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.

65. Where is a bill of attainder discussed? (Found: A___S___C___) states:

A1 S9 C3

66. What is a bill of attainder?

Acts as legislation declaring a person, or group of people, guilty of some crime, and punishing them, without a trial.

67. Where is an ex post facto law discussed? (Found: A___S___C___) states:

A1 S9 C3

68. What is an ex post facto law?

A law that makes illegal an act that was legal when committed

69. The "full faith and credit clause" (Found: A___S___C___) states:

A4 S1 This clause makes sure that each state acknowledges and respects the court actions of the other states.

70. The "establishment clause" (Found in Am # _____) states:

Am. 1 ; Prohibits the govt from establishing a religion

71. The "free exercise clause" (Found in Am # _____) states:

Am. 1 ; Reserves the right of American citizens to accept any religious belief and engage in religious rituals.

72. There are two clauses in the Constitution that use the words "due process of law." (Found in Am # _____) * applies to& (Found in Am # ____)* applies to

5th Amendment says no one shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law." under the federal govt
14th Amendment says the same thing but it is directed towards the states

73. What does the "due process" of law imply?

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. Due process balances the power of law of the land and protects the individual person from it.

74. Find the "takings clause" of the 5th Amendment. What does this mean?

Private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation

75. The "equal protection clause" (Found: Am # _____) *What does this imply?

Am. 14 ; Requires states to practice equal protection

76. A simple majority means

a majority in which the highest number of votes cast for any one candidate, issue, or item exceeds the second-highest number, while not constituting an absolute majority.

77. A supermajority requirement can involve a 2/3 majority (____%) or a 3/4 majority (___%).

60% ; 75%

78. a. What bodies have the power to override a presidential veto? ___________________________________
b. What margin/threshold is required to override a presidential veto? ______________________________
c. Where in the Constitution is the veto power described?_____________________________

a. Congress
b. 2/3 vote in each Chamber
c. Article 1, Section 9

79. a. What specific body has the power to ratify treaties? _________________________________________
b. What margin/threshold is required to ratify treaties? __________________________________________
c. Where in the Constitution is the ratification power described? __________________________________

a. Senate
b. 2/3
c. Article II, Section 2, Clause 2

80. To impeach means "to bring charges against" or "to indict"
a. What specific body has the power to impeach the president?___________________________________
b. What margin/threshold is required to impeach? _____________________________________________
c. What is the standard for impeachment? ___________________________________________________
d. Where in the Constitution is the impeachment process described? ______________________________

a. The House of Representatives
b. 2/3
c. Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors
d. Article 1, Section 2

81. a. What body has the power to convict the president of charges brought against him in the impeachment process and thereby remove him from the presidency? _________________________________________
b. What margin/threshold is required to convict and remove a president? __________________________

a. House
b. 2/3

82. a. What body has the power to accept or reject a president's nominations to the Supreme Court?________
b. What margin/threshold is required to elevate a president's nominee to a seat on the Court? __________
c. What words are used in the Constitution to describe the role of the Senate in Supreme Court nominations? ________________
d. Where in the Constitution are judicial nominations and confirmations described? __________________

a. Senate
b. Majority
c. The president shall nominate and by the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint judges