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How many articles are in the Constitution?
Seven (7)
The Legislative Branch
What does article 2 deal with?
Executive Branch
What does article 3 deal with?
The Judicial Branch
How long is a term for the Executive branch?
4 years
What does article 4 deal with?
State's Rights
What is Article 7 of the Constitution?
Ratification
What is the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution
Who/what makes up the legislative branch?
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
What makes up the Judicial branch?
Supreme court and other Federal Courts
How long is a term for the House of Representatives?
2 years
What does article 5 deal with?
Amendments
What does Article 6 deal with?
National Supremacy ~ the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
Check and Balances
How old do Senators have to be?
at least 30 years old
Who old does the President have to be?
35 years old
What are the requiremts for a member of the Supreme Court?
How long is a term for the Senate?
6 years
What percent vote does congress need to have to even PROPOSE (not pass) an Amendment
67% (supermajority)
Give two specific example of state powers
Establish Schools
Create a local government
Regulate state money
Regulate marriage
How does the Legislative branch check the Executive branch?
Approves Appointments
Override vetos
Impeach the president
Declare War
at least 25 years old
How does the President check the Legistative branch?
Veto laws
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?
life or retire
What percent vote does congress need to have to even pass an Amendment
75%
Give two specific example of federal powers
Declare War
Set up the Post Office
Maintain the Military
Copyrights and Patents
How does a bill become a law?
bill is drafted, the House and Senate agree, and the president signs
What is the main job of the legislature?
Make the laws
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enfore the laws
What is the main job of the Judical Branch?
To interpet the laws
How is a Supreme Court Justice selected?
Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Give two specific example of state and federal government shared powers
Collect taxes
Establish Courts
Regulate Banks
Borrow Money
Provide for the General Welfare
Punish Criminals
Does the President or Congress declare war?
Congress