s.s. Flashcards
unconstitutional
not allowed under the constitution.
amending
changing the constitution.
ratify
approve.
bil of rights
the first ten amendments to the constitution.
dissent
disagreement.
censorship
the power to review, change or prevent the publication of news.
libel
the publication of false and malicious information that damages a person’s reputation.
requirements for the house of representatives
- at least 1 per state based on population.
- 2 year term.
- must be that least 25 years old.
- citizen for 7 years.
- resident of the state elected in.
requirements for seate
- 2 senators per state.
- 6 year term.
- must be at least 30 years old.
- citizens for 9 years.
- resident of the state elected in.
article 1
outlines the rules and responsibilities of the legislative branch for both the house of representatives and senate.
article 2
outlines the rules and responsibilities of the executive branch: president and cabinet.
article 3
outlines the rules and responsibilities of the judicial branch: supreme court and other federal courts.
article 4
outlines the rights and expectations for all states and citizens including the adding of new states.
article 5
outlines the process for amending or changing the constitution.
article 6
explains that whatever state and federal laws contradict each other, the federal laws will win or are more powerful.