United States Constitution Study Guide Flashcards
(50 cards)
What determines the number of senators a state may have
2 per state
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms
Amendment number 2
Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces
President
Which of the following elects chooses the president
Electoral college
When does the vice president become president
Dies impeached or found guilty
All of revenue money and tax bills must start in
House of Representatives
When was the Constitution ratified
June 21 1788
What must states do regarding other states laws
Respect their laws
Which amendment gave women the right to vote
Amendment number 19
What citizenship requirement must be meant for a President
Born in the USA
Who appoints supreme Court justices
President
Which branch of all government has the most power
None all three branches are equal
What is the salary of the president
$400,000
Name 3 courts of the federal court system
Supreme Court ,appeals, district
When is the president inaugurated
January 20th
How many justices served on the supreme Court
9
What majority is needed for a bill to pass and Senate and House
Simple majority one over half
The three parts of the Constitution are
Preamble ,articles( 7 ), amendments (27)
Articles 1 2 and 3 of The Constitution divided the power of the federal government into what three branches
Legislative article 1 executive article 2 and judicial article 3
What amendment awarded back suffrage
Amendment number 15
What is the process of dividing powers of the federal government into branches
Separation of powers checks and balances
Which qualifications do representatives and senators share
Have to live in the state they represent
How much of a vote is needed to find the president’s equilty in the Senate
Super majority =2/3= 67
What part of the United States Constitution serves as its introduction
Preamble
