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The Constitution Flashcards

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What does Article 1 discuss?

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The Legislative Branch

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What does Article 1, Section 1 discuss?

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Congress

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What does Congress consist of? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Article 1, Section 2

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What does Article 1, Section 2 discuss?

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The House of Representatives

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What does Article 1, Section 3 discuss?

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The Senate

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What is the term that members of the House of Representatives are elected for? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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House members elected for 2-year terms.

Article 1, Section 2.

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What is the age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Age requirement is 25 years.

Article 1, Section 2.

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How long does a person have to have been a citizen of the U.S. to become a member of the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Must have been a citizen for 7 years.

Article 1, Section 2.

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Where must a House Representative live? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Must live in the state you represent.

Article 1, Section 2.

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How many members of the House Representatives are there?

Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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435 Representatives.

Article 1, Section 2.

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How is the number of House Representatives per state determined? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Representatives per state determined by population.

Article 1, Section 2.

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What determines state populations? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Census determines state populations.

Article 1, Section 2.

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How often is a census taken? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Census is held every 10 years.

Article 1, Section 2.

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What right does every state have to fill empty seats in the House of Representatives? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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States’ right to hold special elections to fill empty seats.

Article 1, Section 2.

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Who does the House of Representatives choose to preside over meetings? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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House chooses the Speaker of the House.

Article 1, Section 2.

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Which step of the impeachment process does the House of Representatives handle? What fraction vote does this require to pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The House charges impeachment (2/3 vote).

Article 1, Section 2.

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How many Senators does each state get? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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2 Senators per state.

Article 1, Section 3.

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What is the term of a Senator? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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6-year term.

Article 1, Section 3.

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What is the age requirement of a Senator? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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30 years old.
6-year term.
Article 1, Section 3.

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How long does a person have to have been a citizen of the U.S. to become a member of the Senate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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9-year citizenship.

Article 1, Section 3.

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Where must a Senator live? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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In the state they represent.

Article 1, Section 3.

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Who is the President of the Senate also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The Vice President of the U.S.

Article 1, Section 3.

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Who is the Vice President also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The President of the Senate.

Article 1, Section 3.

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What is the only job of the President of the Senate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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To break tie votes.

Article 1, Section 3.

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Which step of the impeachment process does the Senate handle? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The Senate holds the trial in all impeachment cases.

Article 1, Section 3.

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What fraction vote does impeachment conviction require? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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2/3 Vote.

Article 1, Section 3.

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What does Article 1, Section 4 discuss?

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Elections & when Congress Meets

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What rights does each state have regarding elections? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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States have the right to choose when, where, and how to hold elections.
Article 1, Section 4.

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At least how many times must Congress meet every year? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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At least 1 time per year.

Article 1, Section 4.

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What does Article 1, Section 5 discuss?

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membership in Congress & rules for meetings

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Each house in Congress has the right to determine what 2 things about newly elected members? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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1: If the member was elected fairly
2: If the member is qualified to serve.
Article 1, Section 5.

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A vote in Congressional meetings requires what percentage to pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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51%.

Article 1, Section 5.

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Each house can punish or expel members. What fraction vote does this require? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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2/3 vote.

Article 1, Section 5.

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What can each House make for itself other than those that are outlined in the Constitution? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Rules.

Article 1, Section 5.

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What must each house keep of all proceedings? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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A journal.

Article 1, Section 5.

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When Congress is in session, what can neither house do for more than 3 days? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Adjourn/ Stop meeting

Article 1, Section 5.

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Where are Congress meetings held? Can they be held anywhere else? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
NO.
Article 1, Section 5.

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What does Article 1, Section 6 discuss?

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More on Congress

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39
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Do members of Congress receive a salary? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Yes.

Article 1, Section 6.

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For what can’t members of Congress be prosecuted? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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They can’t be prosecuted for anything they say or write while doing their duty.
Article 1, Section 6.

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Serving members of Congress cannot hold what type of office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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They cannot hold federal office.

Article 1, Section 6.

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Members of Congress cannot be appointed to a job created during what period of time? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Their term.

Article 1, Section 6.

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What does Article 1, Section 7 discuss?

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Bills and Laws

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Where must all tax bills start? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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In The House of Representatives.

Article 1, Section 7.

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The Senate may propose what to tax bills? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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They may propose amendments.

Article 1, Section 7.

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After both houses of Congress have passed a bill, where does it go and why? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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It goes to the President for approval.

Article 1, Section 7.

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If a President does not sign a bill, where does it go? What is this action called? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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It goes back to Congress.
This is called a “Veto.”
Article 1, Section 7

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What fraction vote of both houses is required to override a Presidential Veto? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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2/3 vote.

Article 1, Section 7

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How long does the President have to sign or veto a bill? What happens if he doesn’t do either? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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10 days.
The Bill becomes law.
Article 1, Section 7

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What happens if Congress adjourns before 10 days pass after they have passed a bill? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The unsigned bill becomes vetoed.

Article 1, Section 7

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What does Article 1, Section 8 discuss?

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what Congress Does

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52
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What can Congress do regarding taxes? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Make and collect them.

Article 1, Section 8

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53
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Can Congress borrow money? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Yes.

Article 1, Section 8

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What types of trade can Congress regulate? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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national and International trade

Article 1, Section 8

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Congress can make rules for what types of laws? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Congress can make rules for Citizenship and Bankruptcy laws.

Article 1, Section 8

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What can Congress do regarding weights and measures? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Congress can set the standards for weights and measures.

Article 1, Section 8

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Can Congress make money? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Yes.

Article 1, Section 8

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What “post” things can Congres establish? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Post office and post roads.

Article 1, Section 8

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59
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What can Congress grant to inventors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Congress grants patents to inventors.

Article 1, Section 8

60
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What can Congress grant to authors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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Congress grants copyrights to inventors.

Article 1, Section 8

61
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Congress can set up what court system? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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The Federal Court System.

Article 1, Section 8

62
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What can Congress do regarding war? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress can declare war.

Article 1, Section 8

63
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What can Congress do for armies and navies? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

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It can raise, support, and make rules for armies and navies. Article 1, Section 8

64
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Congress can call on what to put down rebellion, invasion, and to enforce laws? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The National Guard.

Article 1, Section 8

65
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For what can Congress call on the National Guard? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress calls on the National Guard to raise, support, and make rules for armies and navies.
Article 1, Section 8

66
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How can Congress aid the National Guard? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress can organize, arm, and discipline the National Guard.
Article 1, Section 8

67
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Congress can exercise control over what federal things?

Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Federal Land and Property.

Article 1, Section 8

68
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Congress can make laws necessary to carry out its what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Constitutional Powers

Article 1, Section 8

69
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Congress can do what to carry out its Constitutional powers? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Make the necessary laws.

Article 1, Section 8

70
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What does Article 1, Section 9 discuss?

A

what Congress Cannot Do

71
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Congress cannot prohibit what before 1808? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The importation of slaves or migration.

Article 1, Section 9

72
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Congress cannot suspend Habeus Corpus unless what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The U.S. is experiencing rebellion or invasion.

Article 1, Section 9

73
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Congress cannot pass what bill that finds people guilty without a trial? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Bill of Attainder

Article 1, Section 9

74
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Congress cannot pass this tax on the birth of children. Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The Head Tax

Article 1, Section 9

75
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Congress cannot make what on anything exported from any state? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

A tax.

Article 1, Section 9

76
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Congress cannot make laws of trade that do what regarding certain states? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress cannot make laws of trade that favor one state over another.
Article 1, Section 9

77
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Congress cannot spend government money without what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congressional approval through a vote.

Article 1, Section 9

78
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Congress cannot grant what kinds of titles? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Titles of Nobility

Article 1, Section 9

79
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What does Article 1, Section 10, Part 1 discuss?

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What the states can never do

80
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The states cannot enter any what? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Treaty or alliance.

Article 1, Section 10, Part 1

81
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What fiscal thing can states never make? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Money

Article 1, Section 10, Part 1

82
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What kind of bill can states never pass? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Bill of attainder

Article 1, Section 10, Part 1

83
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States cannot grant what kinds of titles? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Titles of Nobility

Article 1, Section 10, Part 1

84
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What does Article 1, Section 10, Part 2 discuss?

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What states cannot do without the approval of Congress

85
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What can states never do during peacetime? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

They cannot keep troops or ships of war in peacetime.

Article 1, Section 10, Part 2

86
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Can states make treaties without Congressional approval? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

No.

Article 1, Section 10, Part 2

87
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Can states make war? If so, when? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Yes.
During invasion.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2

88
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What can’t states place taxes on without Congressional approval? What are the exceptions? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Imports and exports.
Small inspection fees.
Article 1, Section 10, Part 2

89
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What does Article 2 discuss?

A

The Executive Branch

90
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What does Article 2, Section 1 discuss?

A

The Office of President and Vice President

91
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Who is the Chief Executive Officer also known as? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The President of the US

Article 2, Section 1

92
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What is the term of a Vice President? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

4 years

Article 2, Section 1

93
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What are the citizenship requirements of the President and Vice president? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Must be natural-born U.S. citizens and 14-year residents of the US
Article 2, Section 1

94
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Age requirement for the President and Vice President? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

35-Years old

Article 2, Section 1

95
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Does the President receive a salary? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Yes,

Article 2, Section 1

96
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What must a newly elected President take? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The Oath of Office

Article 2, Section 1

97
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Who replaces the President if he for some reason is no longer in office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The Vice President

Article 2, Section 1

98
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What does Article 2, Section 2 discuss?

A

The President is or Can

99
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Who is the President in relation to the armed forces?

A

The Commander in chief of the Armed Forces

Article 2, Section 2

100
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What is the name of the power with which the President can excuse crimes of any and all U.S. citizens? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The power of pardoning.

Article 2, Section 2

101
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What fraction vote of the Senate is required to allow the President to make a treaty? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

2/3 Vote

Article 2, Section 2

102
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With the consent of the Senate, what positions can the President appoint people to? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Ambassador, Supreme Court Judge, Federal offices.

Article 2, Section 2

103
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What does Article 2, Section 3 discuss?

A

The President

104
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The President reports to Congress regarding what (address)? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The State of the Union

Article 2, Section 3

105
Q

Who receives foreign ambassadors? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The President

Article 2, Section 3

106
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Does the President make sure that laws are carried out? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Yes.

Article 2, Section 3

107
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What does Article 2, Section 4 discuss?

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If the President gets into legal trouble

108
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From what positions can a person be impeached? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

A person can be impeached from the Presidency, Vice Presidency, or any other federal office.
Article 2, Section 4

109
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What can a federal official be impeached for? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Treason, bribery, other serious crimes.

Article 2, Section 4

110
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What does Article 3 discuss?

A

The Judicial Branch

111
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What does Article 3, Section 1 discuss?

A

The courts and Judges

112
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Where does judicial power rest? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

With the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Article 3, Section 1

113
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If a judge is always on good behavior, how does he benefit? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

He receives a salary and serves for life.

Article 3, Section 1

114
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What does Article 3, Section 2 discuss?

A

Federal Court Jurisdiction

115
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What is the jurisdiction of the Federal Court? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Cases arising under the Constitution and cases involving federal laws, treaties, and so forth.
Article 3, Section 2

116
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Where do cases involving ambassadors and states go for judgment? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Directly to the Supreme Court

Article 3, Section 2

117
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How can other cases make it to the Supreme Court? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

On appeal.

Article 3, Section 2

118
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Which crimes are tried by a jury? Which cases are not? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

All crimes are tried by jury except cases impeachment

Article 3, Section 2

119
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Where must court trials be held regarding a crime? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

They must be held in the state in which the crime was committed.
Article 3, Section 2

120
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What does Article 3, Section 3 discuss?

A

Treason

121
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What is the definition of treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Treason is to make war on the United States or to give aid to its enemies.
Article 3, Section 3

122
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What two ways can a person be convicted of treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A
  1. The accused confesses to committing treason
  2. Two witnesses watched the person commit treason.
    Article 3, Section 3
123
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Who determined the punishment for treason? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress.

Article 3, Section 3

124
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What does Article 4 discuss?

A

Interstate and Federal relations

125
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What does Article 4, Section 1 discuss?

A

Legal Issues regarding Interstate and Federal relations

126
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What must states honor about each other regarding legal issues? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Laws, Records, and court rulings

Article 4 Section 1

127
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What does Article 4, Section 2 discuss?

A

Citizens and rights regarding Interstate and Federal relations

128
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If a person travels to another state, do they have the rights of the state they came from or the state they are in? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

They have the rights of the state they are in.

Article 4, Section 2

129
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If a person charged with a crime flees to another state, who can demand his return? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The governor of the state in which the crime was committed.

Article 4, Section 2

130
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What does Article 4, Section 3 discuss?

A

States and Territories

131
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Who can admit new states to the Union? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress

Article 4, Section 3

132
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A new state cannot be formed by joining or dividing existing states without whose approval? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Congress and the state legislatures involved.

Article 4, Section 3

133
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What does congress dispose of and regulate regarding U.S. land? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

The U.S. Territory and property

Article 4, Section 3

134
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What does Article 4, Section 4 discuss?

A

Federal guarantees to the state

135
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What does the U.S. guarantee every state? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

A representative form of government.

Article 4, Section 4

136
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What will the U.S. protect states from? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Invasion and civil unrest.

Article 4, Section 4

137
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What does Article 5 discuss?

A

Amending (Changing) the Constitution

138
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How may amendments be proposed? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

By a 2/3 vote of both Houses of Congress.

Article 5

139
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How can amendments be proposed other than through Congress? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

2/3 of state legislatures can ask Congress to call a convention (meeting) to propose amendments to the Constitution.
Article 5

140
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By whom or how must amendments be approved? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

3/4 of state legislatures or by Conventions in 3/4 of the States
Article 5

141
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What does Article 6 discuss?

A

National Debts and Federal Supremacy

142
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What laws are the highest in the United States? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Constitution and Federal laws

Article 6

143
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To what do federal and state official owe their first loyalty?

A

To the U.S. Constitution

Article 6

144
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Is there a religious test for holding office? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

No.

Article 6

145
Q

What does Article 7 discuss?

A

Ratifying the Constitution

146
Q

How must the Constitution have been ratified during the days of the 13 colonies? Where in the Constitution is this stated?

A

Ratified by 9 of 13 states/colonies.

Article 7

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