Article 1
Who has the power to make laws
Congress
What branch does Article 2 of the Constitution focus on
The Executive Branch
What branch does Article 3 of the Constitution mainly focus on?
The Judicial Branch
What does article five explain
It explains the relationships among the states and to the national government.
When can congress propose amendments to the constitution
When 2/3 of Congress decides its nessacary
How often are members of the House of Representatives chosen
Every Year
Where did Alexander Hamilton present his Constitution Outline?
At the Constitutional Convention
Who deals with laws passed by congress, treaties, and cases involving the Constitution?
Federal Courts
What are citizens from each state entitled to
They are entitled to all privileges and immunities of Citizens in the several states.
What clause does article five feature
The "Supremacy Clause".
How are taxes determined when taxing a state
They add the total amount of "Free Persons", excluding the indians, three-fifths of all other persons.
What was the former method of election
In the 1800s, the top 2 candidates received the same number of votes, making it necessary for the house of representatives to decide.
Who has the authority to be the first court to hear a case?
A court with " original jurisdiction".
what does congress determine
Congress determines the basic guidelines for applying for statehood
What does the supremacy clause establish
It establishes that the constitution, laws passed by congress, and treaties of the United states "shall be the supreme Law of the land"
What day does Congress assemble every year?
The first Monday of december
The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for two persons.
What does respectives states mean
Anyone who is accused of a crime has the right to a trial by jury except when
Except in cases of impeachment
What does congress have the power to do whe it comes to rules
They have the power to dispose of and make all needful news
They shall be valid against the United States as the confederation.
Where do tax laws originate
No person other than a natural-born person or a citizen of the United states could run for president
Who could run for president
What does the judicial power extend to
It extends to all cases, in law and equality
What does the United States guarantee to every state
It guarantees a republican form ofgovernment and shall protect each of them against invasion
What are all United States lawes considered
The Supreme Law of Land
How many members of the House of Representatives have to say yes for a bill to pass
2/3 of the House have to say yes
The president must be a United States citizen by birth, at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the UNited states for 14 years.
what are the qualifications of a United States president?
Where should a trial by jury be held
What does each state give credit to
Each state gives credit to all public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state
What is the main topic of article five
Constitutional supremacy
After how many days can the House sign a bill without the president if he has not returned it
10 days (except sundays)
Who becomes president after the president dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is unable to carry out presidential duties?
The vice president takes his or her place as president.
When can a person be convicted of treason
When there have been 2 or more witnesses or an open confession in court
WHat happens if a person held to Service of labour in a certain state leaves that state for another
They must be held accountable for whatever they were charged with, even if they left that state; charges can be transferred to the next state through the federal court system.
What is something that no person may be deprived of
It's equal suffrage in the Senate
What are the expressed powers of congress also called
Enumerated powers
What is a president's salary
$400,000 plus a nontaxable $50,000
In which amendments were the trial by jury guarantees strengthened
what must each state give to its citizens
It must give citizens of other states the same rights it gives its own citizens, address the admission of new states, and guarantee that the national government will protect the states.
Can the states call a convention for proposing amendments, and if yes then when or how
Yes, when 2/3 of the states agree they may call a convention and make valid amendments.