U.S. Constitution Test: Dunlap High School

What are the three main parts of the Constitution?

Preamble, Articles (7), Amendments (27)

What is Article I?

Legislative branch

What are the requirements to be a member of the House?

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state and district you represent

What are the requirements to be a member of the Senate?

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent

What vote is needed and by who to override a presidential veto?

2/3 by the House and Senate

What happens to a bill vetoed by the President?

Sent back to Congress; can be passed with 2/3 vote

How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

Voted on by other members of the House

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?

Allows Congress to make laws they feel necessary for the good of the country.

What is the process for the creation and approval of treaties?

What is an ex post facto law?

People cannot be charged with a crime after a law has been changed

What is Habeas Corpus

Must be told why you're being arrested to prevent unlawful arrest

Explain the impeachment process in the House and Senate

House: Bring charges against by majority vote

Senate: Convict with 2/3 vote (hold trial)

What are the terms for the House and Senate?

House: 2 years

Senate: 6 years

What is used to determine the number of electoral votes for each state?

One vote per representative plus two for Senators. Three from D.C.

Explain the role of the popular vote and electoral vote for Presidency

Whoever wins the popular vote wins all of that states electoral votes.

What is Article II of the Constitution?

Executive branch

Who is the presidents top advisor?

Chief of Staff

How is the President restricted in granting pardons and reprieves?

1. Federal crimes only

2. Not in an impeachment case

List examples of government officials the president can appoint

Ambassadors, diplomats, cabinet members, federal judges, etc.

What is needed to approve presidential appointments?

2/3 vote from Senate

Roles and powers of the President

Chief of Staff, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Chief Legislator, Party Chief, Chief Citizen

Article III?

Judicial branch

How are judges fro the Supreme court chosen?

Appointed by Pres.

Approved by Senate with 2/3 vote

How many justices on the Supreme Court?

9

What is the term for Supreme Court judges?

Life

How were the Federal courts established?

Acts of Congress

Article IV?

Establishes National government obligations to the states and interstate relations

Full faith and credit?

Recognize laws, legal documents, judicial proceedings, etc. of other states

Privileges and immunities?

Prevents discrimination; free trade and travel, jobs, residency

Extradition?

Criminals must be returned to the state to be tried for their crime

Interstate compacts?

Agreements made between states (environmental)

Article V?

Formal amendment process

Formal amendment process?

Propose: 2/3 vote Congress or in National convention when requested by 2/3 of states

Ratify: 3/4 vote by state legislatures or 3/4 of states in ratification convention

How many amendments are there?

27

Article VI?

Supremacy clause

Ladder of Laws?

Constitution

Acts of Congress/Treaties

State Constitutions

State Statutes

Local Government

Article VII?

Change the articles without an amendment

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

9

What can government officials be impeached for?

Treason, bribery, high crimes, and misdemeanors

Qualifications for Pres./VP?

35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years in US

Two duties of VP?

President of Senate, determines Presidential disability

Process for creation of new states?

What is the President's legislative message?

Bills they want introduced and made into laws