The Articles
Which branch of government does Article II outline?
The executive branch
What branch of government does Article I outline?
The legislative branch
What are the three qualifications for the president?
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, resident of US for 14 years
Which amendment discusses the right to keep and bear arms?
2
What did Amendment 13 do?
Abolish slavery
Which article lists the process for ratification of the Constitution? 100-point bonus: How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to be established?
Article VII; 9 states
What are the three qualifications for senators?
30 years old, 9 years a resident of the US, inhabitant of the state he will represent
What is the length of the term of office for a federal judge?
Life on good behavior
Which amendment describes our protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
4
Amendments 19 and 26 gave the right to vote to which two groups?
Women and citizens 18 years old or older
Which article discusses the relations of the states?
Article IV
What are the three qualifications of representatives?
25 years old, 7 years an inhabitant of the US, inhabitant of the state he will represent
What form of government is guaranteed to every state in the union?
Republic
What 5 rights are described in Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceably assemble, petition for redress of grievances
What was provided for in Amendment 16?
An income tax
What branch of government does Article III outline?
The judicial branch
What section in Article I describes the restriction on the powers of Congress?
Section 9
For what reason may the President and other government officers be impeached and removed from office?
Treason, bribery, high crimes, & misdemeanors
Which amendment allows for a person to refuse to testify against himself in court?
Amendment 5
Which amendment describes the succession to the presidency?
List the 3 things that Article VI covers.
Debts of Confederation, the "Supremacy Clause," and Duties of Officials
Give the definition of treason.
Levy war against the US, adhere to the enemy, give aid and comfort to the enemy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution and its laws and treaties
What right does amendment 8 describe?
Which amendment limited the president to two terms in office?
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