Constitution 1
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
We the people
Which article establishes Congress?
Article I
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
How many people make up the executive and legislative branches total?
537
What did Miss T study in college?
Political Science; Government
What Article establishes the executive branch?
Article II
List the 6 purposes listed in the Preamble
Justice, common defense, domestic tranquility, general welfare, posterity, liberty
What is a Pardon?
forgiveness of a crime
How many branches of government are there, and what are they called?
Miss T has 2 dogs. What are their names?
Snoopy and Cooper
What are the requirements to be a Senator?
30 years old; citizen for 9 years; live in state
What are the requirements to be in the House of Representatives?
25 years old; citzen for 7 years; live in state/district
What is Judicial Review?
The power of courts to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional
How long is a Presidential term?
4 years
How many Adams were presidents?
2: John Adams, John Quincy Adams
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
What was Shays' Rebellion?
A farmer uprising led by Daniel Shays in response to taxes and debt
Powers that are explicitly stated/granted to the federal government in the Constitution.
Coin money, declare war, set measurements, treaties, tax, army and navy, create courts, pay debts, borrow money, naturalization rules, create post offices, commerce
How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
List all 50 States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
List the 8 roles of the President.
How does a bill become a law?
idea --> committee --> floor debate --> vote --> next chamber --> committee --> floor debate --> vote --> conference committee --> vote --> to president --> veto, sign, or pocket veto --> if sign = law
Compare the concepts separation of powers and checks and balances.
Separation of powers divides power between the 3 branches. checks and balances ensures one branch does not abuse power; power is kept in check by each branch exerting a check on another.
What are the requirements to run for president?
35 years old; natural born citizen; resident for 14 years
What position did Duck run for first?
Farmer