contitution Flashcards
federal constitution (27 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution of the United States
True or False: The Constitution was ratified in 1787.
False
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____ .
Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Which article of the Constitution deals with the Legislative Branch?
Article I
True or False: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.
True
What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States?
35 years old
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Fill in the blank: The Constitution can be amended with a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by _____ of the states.
three-fourths
What is the process for a bill to become law?
It must be passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.
True or False: The Constitution originally included the right to vote for all citizens.
False
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Who is considered the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
James Madison
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws
Fill in the blank: The Constitution established a _____ system of government.
federal
Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
The 3rd Amendment
What is the term used for a change or addition to the Constitution?
Amendment
True or False: The Constitution was signed in Philadelphia.
True
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To introduce the Constitution and outline its purposes
Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws necessary for carrying out its enumerated powers?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
