Its all federal
what is the main job of the legislative branch?
Create laws
What is the first part of the constitution called?
The preamble
How many Senators does each state have?
two
Define Electors
Voters for each state in the electoral college.
How were slaves counted in terms of population?
3/5ths of a person
what branch of the government can impose new taxes?
the legislative branch, or congress
How many articles are there in total?
Seven
Who is responsible for appointing cabinet members?
The president
What is a law called before it is passed by congress?
A bill
What is the length of a term for the president of the United States?
4 years
how often does the federal government count the population?
Every 10 years
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
How old does a person have to be in order to run for president?
35 years or older
Define Ratification
To agree to put an article in effect
what fraction of congress must agree to pass a law?
two-thirds
what branch has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?
The executive branch
What does article II outline?
The executive branch, which includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet.
Who is commander in chief?
The president
What is separation of power?
no one branch of government has all the power
Who has the power to propose amendments to the constitution?
Congress
What does the Supreme Court do?
Determines the meaning of the law
What is the last section of the constitution?
The amendments
Who takes office if a president dies or steps down?
the Vice President
what is the Supremacy Clause?
States can't have laws that conflict with the constitution
according to the constitution, where do all trials happen?
In the state where the crime happens