General Constitution Knowledge
How often are representatives elected
Every other year
This person is the presiding officer of the House
Who is the speaker of the House?
How long is the term of a supreme court justice
Life Tenure
The amendment that requires a warrant to search someone's property
What is the 4th amendment
The 10th Amendment of the Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states or the people, illustrating this constitutional principle.
What is Federalism?
What is one of the requirements to be president
Be 35
This legislative body has the power to try an impeached official
Who is the senate?
Who decides how many federal courts we have
congress
The president is incapacitated and can't perform his duties
What is the 25th amendment
Article I, Section 2 outlines the process for electing members of the House of Representatives, ensuring citizens elect leaders to represent them, illustrating this principle
What is Republicanism?
How long is a senator's term
6 years
This branch of government decides the times, places, and manner of holding elections for Congress
What is the legislature?
What fraction of the house needs to approved proposed amendments for them to be passed
2/3
In 1920 women were aloud to vote from what amendment
What is the 19th amendment
The opening words of the Constitution, "We the People," reflect this principle, indicating that the authority of the government is derived from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
Who is the president of the senate
The vice president
A bill does not return in 10 days
What is it becomes a law of nature?
What is full faith and credit
Government must pay back debts as soon as they are able
Amendment that only allows a president to run for 2 terms
What is the 22nd amendment
In Article II, Section 4, the Constitution allows for the impeachment of the President, showing that even the highest office is subject to law, which reflects this principle.
What is limited government?
What is the elastic clause
Allows congress to create laws they deem fit even if they are not in the constitution
The writ of habeas corpus be suspended.
what is in cases of rebellion or invasion?
What limitation is put on admitting new states to the union
Must be under the jurisdiction of any other state
The amendment that defines citizenship
What is the 14th amendment
Article III enables the judicial power in the Supreme Court and other inferior courts, separating it from the legislative and executive branches, which illustrates this principle.
What is separation of powers?