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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
