Task
All bills raising revenue must originate where?
House of Representatives
The president being responsible for executing, enforcing and administering the law is an example of what?
separation of powers
How many votes does a president have to have in order to be elected and become the President?
270
Right to Bear Arms
Amendment 2
Declares War
Congress
How long are the terms for House of Representatives?
2 years
The people are the source of all government authority?
popular sovereignty
How is the president elected?
Electoral College
The Housing of Soldiers
Amendment 3
Who presides over the Senate
Vice President
What are the qualifications of becoming a member of the House?
25 years old, and a citizen for 7 years
What are the qualifications for becoming a member of the Senate?
30 years old, and a citizen for 9 years
What are the duties of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws, acts as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, make treaties, and fill vacancies in the Senate
What is the 5th Amendment?
right to remain silent, cannot be tried for same crime twice due process of following rules and eminent domain where government cannot purchase your home
How often is the Legislature required to meet?
Once a year
How is a state's number of Representatives determined?
Population
How many Senators are allowed per state?
2
How old do you have to be to run for president?
35 Years Old
Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden
Amendment 8
List two duties of the Legislature
create and pass laws, the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie.
Who had the power to declare innocence or guilt in impeachment cases
Senate
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
Constitution
What is the purpose of the preamble?
It describes the purpose of the government set up by the constitution
What is the 10th Amendment?
Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and the People
What are the duties of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws, acts as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, make treaties, and fill vacancies in the Senate