Article 1
What branch of government does Article 1 create?
Legislative Branch
What branch of government does article 2 create?
Executive
What branch of government does article 3 create?
Judicial
what is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assemble
What do the first three articles create?
Our 3 branches of government
Article 1, Section 7 mandates that all bills for raising revenue must originate in which legislative body?
House of Representatives
Article II vests the executive power of the United States in this single office
president
What single court is explicitly created by Article III of the Constitution, though Congress is allowed to set up lower federal courts.
supreme court
What is the second amendment?
Right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy is a cornerstone guaranteed by which amendment?
5th amendment
How long is a single term of office for a member of the United States House of Representatives?
2 years
This is the group of people responsible for electing the President and Vice President under Article II.
Electoral College
Unless an impeachment is happening, the trial of all crimes must be held by this method.
trial by jury
What is the third amendment?
No forceful quartering of troops
Ratified in 1865 following the Civil War, which amendment officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S.?
13th amendment
The "Elastic Clause" or the "Necessary and Proper Clause" grants Congress which type of power?
This clause allows Congress to stretch its enumerated powers to meet modern or unforeseen administrative needs.
What is the minimum age required to be eligible for president of the United States?
35
Established in Marbury v. Madison, what allows courts to strike down unconstitutional laws
Judicial Review
What is the 8th amendment?
prohibits the federal and state governments from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments
What is the supremacy clause?
establishes that the U.S. Constitution, federal laws made in pursuance of it, and treaties made under federal authority are the "supreme Law of the Land"
In which specific section of Article 1 are the enumerated (expressed) powers of Congress primarily listed?
Article 1, Section 8 details the specific powers granted to Congress, such as taxing, coining money, and declaring war.
What are the specific grounds listed in Article II for the removal of a President from office.
Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
Article 3 defines treason and requires what type of evidence for conviction?
two eyewitness testimonies or a confession
What is the 9th amendment?
states that listing specific rights in the Constitution does not mean the people do not have other unlisted rights
What amendment began the prohibition era?
18th