Constitution exam Flashcards
(33 cards)
The preamble and the constitution states that the source of the government’s power which is:__________
the people
The preamble also establishes the purposes of government which are: (There are 7)
a) ensure domestic tranquility
b) to form a more perfect union
c) to establish peace
d) provide for the common defense
e) promote general welfare
f) ensure freedom for the next generation
Article I, section 2 (I.2) discusses the ____________ and article I, section 3 (I.3) discusses the _________
house of representatives; senate
What is the presidential line of succession?
~President
~vice president
~speaker of the house
~president pro tempore
~the cabinet members in the order they were established.
What is the leader of the house called?
the speaker of the house
In order to qualify as a representative, a person must be _____ years old, a citizen for at least _____ years, and a _________ of the state they represent
25; 7; resident
In order to qualify as a senator, a person must be _____ years old, a citizen for at least _____ years, and a _________ of the state they represent
30; 9; resident
How long do representatives serve?
2 years
Why is the first part of I.2.3 no longer in affect?
It was overridden by an amendment
How is a vacancy in the house filled?
By special election
Who has the sole power of impeachment?
the house of representatives
What is impeachment?
A list of charges
Each state has _____ senators who serve for _____ years and are elected by _______
2; 6; the people
How many of the senators are up for election every 2 years?
1/3rd
How many representatives are up for election every two years?
all of them
How is vacancy filled in the Senate?
By temporary appointment by the governor and/or special election.
What role does the senate play in impeachment?
they try the person being impeached and act as the jury
the head of the senate is the ________
president pro tempore
the leader of the Senate is the ________
vice president
In order to be found guilty of the charges of impeachment, a person must be convicted by a ______ majority. What are the consequences of being found guilty?
2/3rds; they can be removed from office, and may not be allowed to hold another office
Congress must meet at least _____ time(s) a year and the first session must start at ______ on January _____.
1; noon; 3rd
What is a quorum?
The minimum number of Congressmen needed to meet
What is a sergeant at arms? What do they do?
They are in charge of security and making sure there are enough representatives and senators to meet
Each house keeps a record or journal of daily proceedings which is called the ____________
congressional record
