Article 1
Article 1 gives us the rules which branch of government
Legislative Branch
What is Article 2 about?
The Executive Branch
What branch of government is the topic of Article 3?
the Judicial Branch
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The Constitutional Convention was held in what city?
Philadelphia
How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Only a _____ ___ citizen can be elected as president.
Natural Born Citizen
How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?
9/13
What are 2 rights protected in the First Amendment?
Speech, Religions, Media, Assembly, Protest
This was the compromise about how to count slaves.
3/5 compromise
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
How old must you be to run for President?
35
Federal law or state law, which one takes precedence?
Federal law
What right is protected in the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
This is the introduction to the Constitution.
Preamble
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President of the U.S.
How is the President elected?
Electoral College
How many witnesses are needed to convict someone of an act of treason? 2,3, or 9
2
The Fourth Amendment protect you from what?
Unreasonable search and seizure
These are the changes to the Constitution
Amendments
How old do you need to be to become a member of the House of Representatives?
25
What can the president grant to criminals who have committed federal crimes?
Pardons
What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed Amendment?
2/3
This Amendment protects you from self-incrimination.
5th Amendment
The Constitution was written to replace the _______ of _________.
Articles of Confederation