Articles of Confederation
There are this many branches of government under the Constitution
Three
Appoints federal judges and other officials
Executive
Veto
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as:
The Bill of Rights
One example of something Congress could NOT do under the Articles
The longest article of the Constitution, which establishes the legislative branch of the U.S. government
Article I
Declares war
Legislative
The judicial branch can review acts of the legislative and executive branch. If the judicial branch determines that these acts are outside of the scope of the Constitution, they can declare them:
unconstitutional
House of Representatives & Senate
This % of states had to agree in order to change the Articles
100
Article II of the Constitution describes the process for electing a President, otherwise known as this:
Electoral College
Reviews lower court decisions
Judicial
Congress can pass a law, even if the President rejects it, if this % of representatives in both houses votes yes.
2/3 (66%)
Five
Each state got this many votes in Congress under the Articles
One
The length of time someone must live in the United States in order to serve as President
14 years
Negotiates treaties with other countries
Executive
Congress can attempt to remove an elected or appointed official from office. This process is known as:
Impeachment
The minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives PLUS the minimum age to serve in the Senate
55 (25 + 30)
The meeting of delegates to revise the Articles of Confederation in Philadelphia took place in this month and year
May 1787
The Constitution can be amended, or changed, if 2/3 of Congress and this % (or fraction) of states agree
75% (3/4)
Creates laws
Senate
Some powers, like the power to declare war, belong to the federal government. Some powers, like regulating motor vehicles, fall to the states. Give an example of a power that is shared by the federal and state governments.
Tax, create laws and courts, provide for health and safety, etc.