Articles
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
The supreme law of the land is....
the Constitution
How many branches of government do we have?
3
The number of Representatives in Congress...
435
The length of a term for a Senator is __ years.
6 years
Which Article describes the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
Another name for enumerated powers is...
Expressed powers
What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch?
Make the laws, Enforce the laws, Interpret the laws
How is the number of representatives determined?
To be a U.S. Senatory, you must be a U.S. citizen for at least how many years?
9 years
Which Article described the Executive Branch
Article II
A count of a country's people is called a ___ and how often does it occur?
Census, every 10 years
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President
The length of term of office for a U.S. Representative is __ years.
2
How is the number of senators determined?
The number of senators in the U.S. Senate is how many?
2 per state, 100 total in the Senate
Which Article describes the Judicial Branch?
Article III
The Constitution forbids the states to....
coin money
How many judges are on the Supreme Court and what is the length of term of office for a U.S. Judge?
There are 9 judges on the Supreme Court and a judge serves for a lifetime.
Name the 3 qualifications to be a House of Representative
1. At least 25 years old
2. A U.S. citizen for 7 years
3. Live in the state you run for
Which plan from the Constitutional Convention resembles how the number of senators is determined?
The New Jersey Plan
Which Congressional power deals with foreign policymaking?
Inherent Power
Which house has the power to try those who have been impeached?
Senate
Within the Legislative Branch...Which house has the power of impeachment?
House of Representatives has the power to impeach.
What is the title for the leader of the House or Representatives and who is the current person in that position?
The Speaker of the house and it is currently Nancy Pelosi
A person from Illinois wants to run for the Senate. He/she must reside in which state?
Illinois