articles
what is the purpose of Article II
establishes the executive branch of government
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 years
improve the quality of life for all Americans
promote the general welfare
example of "in order to form a more perfect Union"
elections, amendments
-Title/role of the president as ceremonial head of the government/leader of the country
head of state
what is the purpose of Article V
sets up procedure for amending the Constitution
How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
25 years
all citizens of the US
we the people of the United States
future generations
posterity
title/role of the president as head of the military
commander in chief
what is the purpose of Article I
establishes legislative branch of government
how many members of the senate are there?
100 members
guarantee freedom for future generations
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
-The "introduction" to the Constitution
-outlines the main ideas and the purpose of the Constitution
preamble
DAILY DOUBLE!
how can a supreme court decision be overturned?
Future Supreme Court decision OR Constitutional Amendment
what is the purpose of Article IV
sets up the relationships between the states
DAILY DOUBLE!
what are the requirements to become president?
-Natural-born US citizen
-Have lived in the US for the previous 14 years
-have to be 35 years old
provide law and order within the country
insure domestic tranquility
example of "provide for the common defense"
military, CIA
title/role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government
chief executive
what is the purpose of Article III
establishes Judicial Branch of government
how many members of the house are there?
435 members
set up a new government for the United States
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
example of "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"
Supreme Court cases, Education, Environmental protection laws
second in command of the executive branch
vice president