US Constitution Study Guide Flashcards
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What are the qualifications and length of term for a Senator?
30 yrs. or older, been a US citizen for at least 9 yrs., and live in the state u represent.
What are the qualifications and length of term for a representative
25 yrs. or older, been a US citizen for at least 7 yrs., and live in the state you represent
How many Senators are there in the Senate
100
How many Representatives in the House of Representatives
435
How does the impeachment process work
The House brings the impeachment charges on the president and the Senate acts as the jury
How does Congress create a bill
- Member of Congress introduces bill
- Bill goes to committee
- Bill is debated by either Senate or House
- If bill is passed it goes to the other chamber
- After bill is voted on in both houses, its approved
- Bill is sent to Prez who can either approve- becomes law, or veto- not approve. 2/3 vote of Congress can override the Prez
Who presides over the Senate? House?
Senate- Vice Prez
House- Speaker of the House
What is the main duty of each branch
Leg.- makes laws
Ex.- Enforce laws
Jud.- Interpret laws
What are powers granted to Congress
Taxation power, commerce, charge of post office system, declare war, coin money
What is Quorum? What is needed for quorum
A quorum is the minimum number of people needed to conduct business. One more than half of the members in the House or Senate must be present for the quorum
What are the qualifications and length of term for a prez/ vice prez
Qualifications- 35 years old. Natural born citizen. 14 year resident of the US.
Term- 4 years
What is the Electoral College
A group of people selected from each of the states to cast votes in presidential elections. Determines who next Prez will be.
What powers does the Prez have
Commander of all armed forces. He has the power to grant reprieves and pardons
How many justices make up the Supreme Court
9 justices
How does someone become a Supreme Court justice
Prez appoints judges to the Supreme Court, senate approves appointments
What is Checks and Balances
Principle that prevents one branch of gov. from becoming to powerful than the other branches
What is bill of Rights
Bill of Rights were added to the Constitutuoon after it was written they are the first 10 amendments to the constitution
Each of the 10 amendments
On iPad
What was needed from the original 13 colonies to ratify the US constitution
9 of the 13 states had to ratify the US constitution
What is the national Supremacy
When the federal law and a state law disagree, the federal law overrides state laws
How can Congress amend the US constitution
Congress must conduct a convention
What does article IV guarantee US citizens
US guarantees states shall be protected against invasions and that each state has a gov. that is a Republican
