Legislative
The Article dedicated to the Legislative branch.
Article I (One)
The Article dedicated to the Judicial branch.
Article III (Three)
The Article dedicated to the Executive branch.
Article II (Two)
The number of Amendments to the US Constitution
27
Name given to the first 10 Amendments.
The Bill of Rights
Primary function of the Legislative branch.
Make Laws
Primary function of the Judicial branch.
Interpret Laws
Primary function of the Executive branch.
Enforce Laws
Name the 2 steps in the Amendment process.
Proposal
Ratification
Limited Government
Veto override with 2/3 vote in both houses.
Senate confirmation of Presidential appointments.
The ONLY court specified in the US Constitution.
Supreme Court
The primary way the President "checks" the Legislative branch.
Veto
In general, what is the time limit on the ratification process?
7 years
The phrase that means governmental authority is split between 3 branches.
Separation of Powers
This word refers to a two-house legislative system.
Bicameral
The right to be either charged with a crime or released from custody
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Who elects the President of the United States of America?
The Electoral College
Proposing an Amendment requires _______ of Congress while Ratification requires _______ of Congress.
Proposal: 2/3
Ratification: 3/4
The term that refers to the minimum number of Congressmen needed to conduct business
Quorum
This phrase requires that all states respect the records, laws, and decisions or all other states. (Ex. If you get married in Florida, you are still married when you move to Georgia.)
"Full faith and credit"
The power of the Supreme Court to rule that laws passed by Congress or actions taken by the President are unconstitutional. (Hint: This power is NOT actually listed in the Constitution specifically.)
Judicial Review
Name 3 qualifications required to become President
Natural-born Citizen
35 years old or older
US Resident for at least 14 years
The ONLY Amendment ratified by state conventions.
21st
Presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not there.
President Pro Tempore