Civics- Constitution

Constitution

the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group

US Constitution

describes the powers and duties of the government and guarantees certain rights to the people

1781

The US constitution was written in

1788

The US constitution was ratified in

1789

The US constitution was in effect in

Philadelphia

What state was the constitution drafted in

Independence Hall

the building the constitution was drafted in

12

how many states attended

George Washington

president of the convention

Articles of Confederation

what did the constitution replace

US

who has the shortest constitution

preamble

introductory statement

7

number of articles

amendment

changes

27

number of amendments made to the constitution

bill of rights

first ten amendments

Preamble

explains the purposes of the constitution and also defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people

Legislative

Article 1 is about which branch of government

Vice Presidet

president of the Senate

house of representatives

house in congress, representation goes off population

Senate

house in congress, representation is equal with 2 people

US Representative

must be 25 years old, live in the state they represent, and have lived in the US for 7 years

it becomes law

if the president does not act on a bill within 10 days it

House of Representatives

has the power to impeach

Senate

tries the person impeached

treason

a crime that congressman can be arrested for while in session

once a year

congress must meet how often

30

minimum age to be a Senator

2 years

representatives serve how many year terms

6 years

senators serve how many years

House

all tax bill come from the

Veto

if the president does not like a bill he can

counterfeiters

people who make fake money

Congress

power to declare war

Speaker of the House

if both the president and vice president were to die who would take over

President

have been in the US for 14 years, be a natural born citizen, and be at least 35 years old

military

the president is the commander and chief of

once a year

how often the president has to deliver the State of the Union Addressto Congress.

life

how long are terms of Supreme Court Justices

2/3

proportion of both houses to propose an admendment

2/4

to ratify an amendment what proportion of states must vote in favor

religion

article 6 bans what kind of test for public officials

9

how many states needed to ratify the constitution

jury

anyone that is accused of a crime has a right of trial by

3/5th compromise

dealt with slavery and the amount of representatives from a state

2nd

right to bear arms is what admendment

7th

right of trial by jury is what admendment

6th

right to a speedy trial is what amendment

1st

freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, and the right to petition for change is what amendment

10th

powers not given the federal government are reserved to the states and the people is what amendment

3rd

makes quartering of Soldiers during peacetime illegal

5th

do not have to testify against yourself, right to due process and compensation for land is what amendment

8th

no cruel or unusual punishment, excessive bail or fines is what amendment

4th

unreasonable search and seizure is what amendment

9th

rights not listed in the constitution can not be denied is what amendment

17th

direct election of senators is what amendment

21st

repeal of prohibition is what amendment

22nd

limit of two terms of the president is what amendment

13th

abolition of slavery is what amendment

19th

women’s voting is what amendment

15th

black voting is what amendment

26th

18 years old to vote is what amendment

14th

former slaves granted citizenships what amendment

18th

prohibition of alcohol is what amendment

16th

income tax is what amendment

Daniel Shay

led a rebellion that showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation

James Madison

kept notes at the constitutional convention

Rhode Island

did not attend the constitutional convention

small farmers

group that prospered during the American Revolution