Legislative
What 2 legislative bodies make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
According to the Constitution, how are all trials, except impeachment to be decided?
By jury
Who has the power to admit new states to the Union?
We now directly elect Senators because of which amendment?
17th Amendment
Which body of Congress do bills to raise revenue begin in?
The House of Representatives
What is the minimum age required to become President?
35 years old
The authority to hear cases for the first time is called what?
Original jurisdiction
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9
Which amendment limits presidential terms?
The 22nd amendment
Which body of Congress carries out Impeachment trials?
The Senate
Name the three presidents who have been impeached in the House of Representatives.
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
What is appellate jurisdiction?
Cases that are heard by the Supreme Court after being tried in a lower court
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
The Constitution
Which two amendments deal with the prohibition of alcohol and the repeal of prohibition?
The 18th and 21st Amendments
How many years longer is a Senator's term in office than a Representative's term in office?
4 years
What are the grounds for impeachment?
Treason, bribery, high crimes, and other misdemeanors
What is Treason?
Levying war against the United States, or adhering and giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States
What does the federal government guarantee to every state?
A Republican form of government, protection against foreign invasion, and protection against domestic violence
Which 5 rights of the people are protected in the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly