Constitution Test Flashcards
(26 cards)
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press
2nd Amendment
Guarantees the right to bear arms
8th Amendment
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
3rd Amendment
Guarantees the right to refuse to quarter troops in your home
Articles of confederation
America’s first government that failed due to lack of power to enforce laws
Impeach
To accuse a public official of committing a crime
Committee Process
Allows congress to critique, debate, and improve each bill before voting
Veto
The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress
Great Compromise
Created a bicameral Congress with representation based on population in the House and equality in the Senate
Supreme Court Justices Term
Justices serve for an unlimited term
Ratification of Amendment
Requires 3/4 of states to ratify before going into effect
Power to Declare war
The Congress has the authority to declare war
Power to propose revenue laws
The House of Representatives has the power to propose laws to raise revenue
Minimum Age for Senate
Must be at least 30 years old to be elected to the Senate
Minimum Age for President
Must be at least 35 years old to be elected President
Number of Members in House
There are 435 members in the House of Representatives
Number of Amendments
There have been 27 amendments made to the Constitution
Power to Print Money
Congress has the power to print and coin money
Women’s Right to Vote
The 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote
Double Jeopardy
The 5th Amendment prevents a person from being tried for the same crime twice
Search Warrant Requirement
The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Electoral votes
The number of electoral votes a state has is based on its population
Rights Beyond Bill of Rights
The 9th Amendment states that people have more rights than those guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
Failure of Articles of Confederation
Failed because it did not allow the people to vote and required consensus for decisions
