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How often are Representatives to be elected?

Every 2 years

How old must a Representative be to be elected?

25 years old minimum

How long is the term for a senator?

6 years

How were senators originally chosen? Which amendment changed that?

Chosen by the state legislature, The 17th amendment changed dat

How many senators does each state have?

2

How old does someone have to be to be a senator?

30 years old

Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote?

The vice president and when the senate is equally divided

Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?

The House of Representatives has the power of impeachment and the Senate has the power to try an impeached official

Who shall officiate when a president is tried for impeachment?

Chief Justice

What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached?

2/3 vote of the senators

What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who has been impeached?

Removal from office and disqualification to hold any office position

Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress?

State legislator

In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes originate?

House of representatives

What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto?

2/3

What happens when a president doesn’t return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception to that rule?

It becomes law/automatically passes unless Congress is adjourned

In Section 8, the Constitution lists or enumerates the powers of Congress. List six of them.

• To borrow Money on the credit of the United States

• To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes

• To establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States

• To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures

• To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States

• To establish Post Offices and post Roads

In Section 8, which clause gives Congress the most general, non-specific powers?

Necessary and Proper Clause

In Section 9, there are three limitations on the power of Congress to deny people rights. What are those three limitations?

• Writ of Habeus Corpus not be suspended

• No Bill of Attainder

• No ex post facto Law passed

When may the writ of habeas corpus be suspended?

Case of rebellion or invasion

Name three limits on the powers of the states.

• States can't pass treaties.

• States can't coin money.

• States can't engage in war

How old does someone have to be to be elected president?

35 years old

How is it determined how many electors each state has?

Equal to number of Senators and Representatives each State has in Congress

Name three powers of the President.

• Can veto a law

• Is the acting commander of chief

• Can appoint officials.

Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve it by.

Senate and 2/3 vote

Which body of Congress approves nominations?

The Senate

When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else?

• Recess of the Senate

What can a president or other officers be impeached for?

Treason, bribery, high crime or misdemeanor

What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices? What requirements do they have to keep office?

Lifeterm, good behavior

Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have?

Congress

In which cases does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction?

Laws of the United States, Treaties, Cases affecting Ambassadors, Cases of admiralty or maritime jurisdiction, Controversies where the United States shall be a party, Controversies involving the States

What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?

Testimony of two witnesses to the same act, Confession in open court

What does the Constitution say about how one state must regard the laws of another state?

Must give full faith and credit, Citizens will be entitled to all privileges and immunities of all states,  Bring back the person who commited crime into original state.

What limitation is put on admitting new states to the Union?

No new State shall be formed in another state, No joining of two or more states, or parts of states

What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed amendment?

2/3

What fraction of the states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified?

3/4

What fraction of the states can ask for a convention to propose new amendments?

2/3

What is the only limitation in the Constitution as to what can be the basis of an amendment?

• No State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.

What does the Constitution say about which law shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land

According to Article VI, what is required of all state and federal officials in the US?

• Oath or Affirmation to support the Constitution

What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden?

Religion

How many states had to ratify the Constitution?

9