Amendments
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
What is the length of a term of office for members of the House of Representatives?
The length of a term of office is 2 years.
What is the legislative branch?
makes and writes the laws with two houses; the house of representatives and the senate congress is both houses together and they have the power to declare war
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
How many seats are rewarded to The House Of Representatives?
The number of seats are rewarded based upon population of a state.
No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
makes sure all laws are constitutional (fair) There are 9 justices to the Supreme Court. There are 8 associate and 1 chief justice. These justices know the constitution extremely well and serve for life. They are nominated by the President and approved by the senate
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
What branch of government does the House of Representatives belong to?
If a bill has passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and has been approved by the President, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.
What is the 5th amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject, for the same offense, to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively or to the people.
enforces and carries out the laws; President resides in this branch and is considered the commander-in-chief. He/She must be 35 years or older to be elected and must be a natural born citizen. The president serves a 4 year term and can serve a total of two terms. If president passes away, the Vice President serves and he/shes passes away the next in line is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.