The Constitution

What are the qualifications for a member of the House of Representatives?

Must be at least 25 years old, elected every 2 years, and there are 435 members.

How often are Senators elected and what are their qualifications?

Senators are elected every 6 years and must be at least 30 years old, with 2 Senators from each state.

What is the process by which a bill becomes a law?

A legislative process involving proposal, debate, and approval by both the House and Senate, followed by presidential approval.

What is the Elastic Clause?

It allows Congress to pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.

Name one power denied to Congress.

Habeas Corpus, bill of attainder, or ex post facto laws.

What powers are denied to the States?

States cannot conduct foreign policy, coin money, or impose tariffs.

What is one qualification for the President?

Must be at least 35 years old.

What is the Electoral College?

A body of electors established by the Constitution which formally elects the President.

What is the purpose of the State of the Union Address?

To inform Congress about the condition of the country and to outline the President's legislative agenda.

What is outlined in Article 3 of the Constitution?

The structure and powers of the Judicial Branch, including the Supreme Court.

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

It requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

What is the amendment process as per Article 5?

An amendment can be proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the states.

What does the Constitution signify as per Article 6?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

What are the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights.

What does the 1st Amendment protect?

Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press.

What is the significance of the 13th Amendment?

It abolished slavery.

What amendment granted women the right to vote?

The 19th Amendment.

What is the importance of the 22nd Amendment?

It establishes a two-term limit for the presidency.

What amendment repealed Prohibition?

The 21st Amendment.

What does the 26th Amendment state?

It lowered the voting age to 18.