Constitutional Convention
This delegate is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
What is the age requirement for each position?
Representative
Senator
President
Supreme Court Justice
Representative - 25
Senator - 30
President - 35
Supreme Court Justice - None
First three words of the Constitution.
We the People
The first 10 amendments to the Consitution
Bill of Rights
A proposal for a law
What is the process for becoming a Supreme Court Justice as outlined in the Constitution?
1) Appointed by the U.S. President
2) Confirmed (approved) by the U.S. Senate
How many years is the term of each position?
Representative
Senator
President
Supreme Court Justice
Representative - 2 years
Senator - 6 years
President - 4 years
Supreme Court Justice - Life
How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives? U.S. Senate?
House of Representatives - 435
Senate - 100
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
A formal change made to the Constitution
Amendment
This created a bicameral legislature with both equal and proportional representation.
Great Compromise
What unique qualification must a person meet to be eligible for President of the United States?
Natural-born citizen
What is the main job of each of the three branches of government?
Legislative - make laws
Executive - enforce laws
Judicial - interpret laws
What are the five guaranteed freedoms in the 1st Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Press
Petition
Assembly
What is the veto power?
President can reject a law passed by Congress and prevent it from going into effect
This set guidelines for counting enslaved peoples in determining representation for each state.
3/5 Compromise
Must be a citizen for 9 years
Who were the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists - supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong central government
Anti-Federalist - did not supported ratification of the Constitution and favored stronger state governments
How many states must vote in favor of a proposed amendment to ratify it?
3/4 of the states (38)
Series of essays written in support of ratification of the Constitution.
Federalist Papers
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention wanted a stronger national government but feared tyranny. This constitutional principle prevented the branches from abusing their powers.
Checks & Balances
A 36-year old natural-born citizen has lived abroad since age 10 and moved home to Texas yesterday. Despite their age and citizenship, which office would this individual still be immediately ineligible for and why?
President of the United States
14 years of residency needed
This principle of the Constitution means that the government receives its power from the people of the United States
Popular Sovereignty
A 16-year-old is caught spray painting a public building and causes $100 in damage. The student is sentenced to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Which amendment is being violated here?
8th Amendment
What is federalism?
Sharing of powers between the national and state governments