The US Constitution Pre-Law Year 1
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46 Terms
Article 1
Legislative
Article 2
Executive
Article 3
Judicial
Article 4
Relations Among States
Article 5
Amendment Process
Article 6
Supreme Law of the Land
Article 7
Ratification of the Constitution
1.8
Enumerated Powers
“the right of the accursed persons to be brought before a judge to hear the charges against them” is called?
Habeas Corpus (found in section 9)
“To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the forgoing Powers” Is what Article and what Clause?
1.18
The subject matter of which a court may exercise authority also a court's power to hear a case
Jurisdiction
Article 3, Section 2 is about ____.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction what Article and Section?
3.2
1st Goal listed is the Preamble
Form a more perfect union
2nd Goal listed is the Preamble
Establish Justice
3rd Goal listed is the Preamble
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
4th Goal listed is the Preamble
Provide common defence
5th Goal listed is the Preamble
Promote general welfare
6th Goal listed is the Preamble
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity
“To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the forgoing Powers” Is called the _____ ___ _______ Clause.
Necessary and Proper Clause
to ensure laws remain relevant to new circumstances is called
Purpose
How many amendments are there in the US Constitution.
27 Amendments
What amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
What amendment defined citizenship?
14th Amendment
What amendment granted women to vote?
19th Amendment
What amendment limited the president to two terms?
22nd Amendment
What amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
26th Amendment
The amendment must be approved by __ (fraction) of congress
2/3
The amandment must be ratified by __ (fraction) of the state legislatures
¾
First 10 Amendments in the Constitution are called?
Bill of Rights
How old must you be to run for president?
35 years old
How old must you be to be a representative?
25 years old
How old must you be to be a senator?
30 years old
The term of a senator is how many years?
6 years
The term of a representative is how many years?
2 years
Which branch has the power to declare war?
Congress/Legislative
All bills of revenue (tax bills) must originate where?
The House of Representatives
How long is a presidency term?
4 years
The president has the power to make ____ with the approval of the Senate.
treaties
Who appoints ambassadors?
the president
Who approves nominations made from the president?
Senate
Who has the power of impeachment?
The House of Representatives
Who serves as a jury in an impeachment trial?
Senate
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
