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Which Article of the Constitution focuses on the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
According to Article I, which two bodies make up Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
How many senators does each state get under Article I?
2
What is the minimum age to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25
How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
Which Article describes the Executive Branch?
2
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
President
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
To carry out and enforce laws
How long is one presidential term?
4 years
According to Article II, what is the minimum age to be President?
35
Which Article creates the Judicial Branch?
3
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Life (good behavior)
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws and the Constitution
Which Article explains the relationship between the states?
IV 4
What does "Full Faith and Credit" in Article IV mean?
States must respect each other's laws and court decisions
Which Article explains how to change (amend) the Constitution?
V 5
To propose an amendment, what fraction of Congress must agree?
2/3
To ratify (approve) an amendment, what fraction of state legislatures must agree?
3/4
Which Article states that the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
VI 6
What does the "Supremacy Clause" mean?
Federal law wins if it conflicts with state law
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution according to Article VII?
9
Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative (Congress)
Who is the "Commander in Chief" of the military?
President