Constitution 1
What is the term of the President?
4 years
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
What are the two government groups that propose amendments?
Congress and State Legislature
What was it called when the government got split up?
Separation of Powers
When the presidents says no to something it is______?
veto
Congress is made up of two parts. What are they?
House of Representatives and Senate
Congress has the power to?
Declare War and Raise an Army
Legislative has power to ______?
pass laws
Which amendment protects the right to proclaim petition?
1st amendment
Who does the senate not have power to do?
Confirm the vice president
What means that you can't be thrown in jail and not be charged?
Habeas Corpus
What amount of vote do you need to introduce a constitutional amendment?
2/3 vote
Who is the president of the senate?
Vice President
Which article provides a process for amending the constitution?
5
Which amendment gave african americans the right to vote?
15
Who chooses the supreme court justices?
President
Who confirms the supreme court justices?
Senate
Which amendment got repealed?
prohibition
What is representation based on?
population
What are the 2 government groups that propose amendments?
Congress and State Legislature
Who has to approve a new state in order for it to be added?
Congress
Who chooses the president?
Electoral College
What is the process of approving amendments called?
Ratification
What does the term "Lame Duck" mean?
Neither party can do anything
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution