Studied by 28 peopleArticles of Confederation
powers of the government stated clearly
articles of confederation
first constitution of the united states
a strong central government
what did the writers of the constitution not want
1777
when were the articles written?
unanimity
what did the articles need to reflect?
1781
when did the articles go into affect?
no president (executive) and no federal court (judicial)
how were the articles similar to the document made by the 2nd continental congress?
legislative branch
what branch did the articles create?
state courts
how were disagreements solved when the articles were written?
they despised what England put them through by having a strong central government
why did the writers not want a strong central government?
declaring war, stop war, delivering mail, dealing with indians, create taxes but did not have power to collect taxes, had power to create laws but not to enforce them
what were federal powers given to the federal government?
coercion
power to coerce, force people what they don't want to do
approved treaty of paris and had power to decide what to do with the western lands (indians)
what did the articles have power to do and did do?
constitution
written document
preamble
first part of the constitution
"we the people"
most important 3 words in american history
have a stronger government than the articles provided
what does it mean to have a more perfect union?
domestic tranquility
no one is taken advantage of
provide for the common defense
protect us from enemies
welfare
"are you okay?"
liberty
what was to last as long as the united states does?
27
how many times was the constitution ammended?
like an english diagram
how was the constitution written?
articles
big parts of the constitution
section
2nd biggest / smaller than article
subsections
smallest section
the legislative branch
what does the first part of the constitution discuss?
congress
who is the legislative branch?
president and executive branch as a whole
what does article 2 cover?
the federal court
what does article 3 cover?
power to make laws
legislative powers means what?
house of representatives and senate
congress makes up what 2 parts?
the house of representatives
who discusses before the senate does
2 years
how long is a house of representatives term?
singular
what does several mean in the constitution?
the voters selecting a canidate
elector means what?
if you can vote for state officials you can vote for federal officials
what qualifies you to vote for a house of representative member?
-25 years old -citizen of federal and state gov for 7 years
qualifications for house of representatives
-free people -indentured servants -3/5 a person for every slave
who counted for the census during this time?
indentured
having few rights and takes 5-7 years to be free
indians
who was not counted in a census?
1790
when was the first census taken?
every 10 years
how often does a census occur?
the census wasn't taken until 1790
why did the constitution say exactly how many house of representatives?
enumeration
counted
die, impeached, and regination
how do vacancies occur in the house of rep?
population
what is membership based on?
governor
executive authority
rite of election
announcement of election
house of representatives
who chooses officers such as speaker of the house?
majority
the leader of the house is determined by who?
-choose who speaks -chooses if someone has spoken too long -choose which bill makes it to the floor of the house
what does the the speaker of the house do?
represents the majority of the house
who is the majority leader?
represents the minority of the house
who is the minority leader?
impeachment
the house a right to?
impeach
indict
due process
a number of steps that must be taken and in order
determine if there is enough evidence to indict
what is the grand jurys job?
the house of representatives
what is the federal form of a grand jury?
false
indicted means your guilty
they look at further evidence and decide if you are guilty or innocent
what happens are a person is indicted?
true
someone can be impeached without being guilty
2
how many senators per state?
to leave
what were small states threatening if they were not given an equal voice in the senate?
roger sherman
who suggested the great compromise?
the great compromise
the number of house of representatives would be determined by population. the senate would be based on equality and would be equal
voting
how do they determine a vacancy in senate now?
legislator chose
when the constitution was first written how was vancany filled?
1917
when did senators began being chosen by voters?
6 years
how long is a senate members term?
false
senators from the same state have to both the same
1
how many votes does a senate member have?
3
how many ways is the senate split?
2,4, and 6 years
what are the 3 divisions time frames for reelection?
1/3
how many us senators rerun for election every two years?
the governor
if a legislator is gone who appoints a senate member?
-30 years old on the day sworn in -9 year member of the us -live in state of which they are elected
what does a senate member need to run?
the vice president
who is the 101 "member" of congress?
false
the vice president plays an active role in senate
when a tie occurs
when does the vice president vote in the senate?
protemp
replaces the vice president in the house of representatives if he is gone
2/3s of those that are present
how many votes do you need to impeach
senate
who determines guilt or innocence?
Must be removed from office Disqualified to hold any other gov office Disqualified from any national office the rest of your life
when the senate finishes trying the case and they are guilty, what actions are taken?
a civilian court to be tried
after found guilty in a national court where will they go?
jail time executed fees/fines
what can be the consequences from being tried in a civilian court?
the state
who determines how senate members are chosen?
the senators are chosen unfairly by state
why would congress step in while choosing senate members?
once a year
how many times is congress required to meet?
january 3/december 1
what day does congress meet now and back then?
year round
when does congress meet now?
the house they are apart of
who determines whether congress members are qualified?
quorum
number of people in order to do business legally
false, you can be punished
you don't have to show up for congress
the chamber(house)
who decided "disorderly" behavior
congressional records
holds records of what is said in congress
3 days
how long can they take a break for but no longer
government treasury
where is the house and senate paid from?
false
congress can deny pay
treason, felony, breach of peace
why would the members not receive salary
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