General Constitutional Knowledge
Form of government where people have power but it is shown through the elected representative.
What is republicism?
The 3 requirements are at least 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state you were elected in.
What are the requirements to become a senate?
These powers are commander in chief, chief executive, and can sign of veto bills.
What are 3 powers of the president?
This amendment requires a warrant to search someone's property
What is the 4th amendment?
This principle ensures that no branch of government has more power over the other.
What are checks and balances?
System of government where people rule either directly or indirectly.
What is a democracy?
The necessary and proper clause that makes laws for the constitution.
What is the elastic clause?
To do this you need 2 witnesses and a confession.
How do you convict someone of treason?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
This principle is the division of government so no branch does any functions of the other.
What is separation of powers?
Both the state and the federal government work together on issues.
What is cooperative federalism?
The chief justice of the Supreme Court takes the president's spot.
Who takes over for the president when they are impeached?
This article is about the relations between states
What is the topic of article lV?
This amendment only allows a president to serve for 2 terms.
This principle is that two levels of government control the country.
What is federalism?
Power is divided between the federal government and the state with clear rules.
What is dual federalism?
Legislative makes the rules for this but Congress picks the date.
Who is in charge of setting the time and place for an election?
These people serve for life but can be removed.
What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices?
This amendment requires you to be 18 years or older to vote
What is the 26th amendment?
This principle means the government only has the power written in the constitution.
What is limited government?
Establish justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general welfare.
What is the purpose of the government?
This can only be suspended when theres a rebellion or public safety is at risk.
When do we suspend the writ of habeas corpus?
No states can be created without the current state's permission.
What is the limitation on admitting new states to the Union?
This amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment?
This principle means that the government only has the power with the people's consent.
What is popular sovereignty?