Constitution Scavenger Hunt, Article III, IV, V, VI, VII - Judicial Branch

What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices? When can they be removed? 

Term of office is for life (so long as they maintain good behavior) or until they retire or resign from office. Can be removed from office when they’ve been impeached.

Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have?

Congress.

In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction (Cases affecting ambassadors and public ministers)?

a.  Constitutional issues

b.  Laws of the US

c.  Treaties under authority of the US government

d.  Ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, etc.,

e.  Controversies between two or more states

f.  A State and citizens of another state

g.  Citizens of different states

h.  States/citizens with foreign states/citizens

What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?

Testimony of at least 2 witnesses to the same overt action, or 1 confession in open court.

What is the topic of Article IV?

Relations among the states.

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

Each state must honour the laws of all other states.

Explain Privileges and Immunities.

The Privileges and Immunities Clause - 'The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states’ - was added to the Constitution in hopes of encouraging travel between the states and wanting U.S. citizens to feel secure in their travels between states and know that they would be guaranteed the same general rights everywhere in the U.S.  In other words, it prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

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

No state can be formed within the jurisdiction of any other state or by the junction of 2 or more states (or parts of states) without the consent of the State Legislatures and Congress.

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

2/3 of both houses.

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

¾ of the states.

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

2/3 of the states.

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 (vote) in the Senate.

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

The Constitution and the laws of the US shall be the supreme law of the land (Supremacy Clause).

What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden?

No religious test shall ever be required.

How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become law? 

9 states.