Article I
Which branch of government is addressed by Article I of the US Constitution?
Legislative
Which branch of government is addressed by Article II of the US Constitution?
Executive
Which branch of government is addressed by Article III of the US Constitution?
Judicial
What is the name of the clause in Article VI which states that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"?
Supremacy Clause
What are the heads of the executive departments collectively known as?
The Cabinet
What are the requirements for being a member of the House of Representatives?
-At least 25 years old
-Citizen for at least 7 years
- Be a resident of the state in which one is elected
What are at least three expressed powers of the President?
-Act as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
-Make treaties (with senate approval)
-Make appointments (with Senate approval)
-Veto laws
-Pardon all crimes, except impeachment
-Call special sessions of Congress
How long can Supreme Court justices potentially serve for and what must they maintain in order to keep their positions?
Supreme Courts justices may serve for life, so long as they maintain good behavior.
Which Article of the Constitution describes the amendment process?
Article V
Which house of Congress has the "sole power" to conduct impeachment trials?
The Senate
What are the requirements for being a member of the Senate?
-At least 30 years old
-Citizen for at least 9 years
- Be a resident of the state in which one is elected
What is the purpose of executive orders?
They are supposed to help enforce laws that have already been passed by Congress.
What term refers to the territory and types of cases over which a court has legal authority?
Jurisdiction
What is extradition?
The process of transferring a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction where the crime was committed.
What is the name of the court order which is meant to ensures that no one is detained without a trial?
Writ of habeas corpus
What are the specific powers of Congress listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution called?
Enumerated Powers
What are the requirements to run for President?
-At least 35 years old
-Natural born US citizen
-Been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
What are the three levels of federal courts?
-US District Courts
-US Courts of Appeals
-US Supreme Court
What are the two ways that an amendment can be proposed?
1. Vote by 2/3 of both houses of Congress
2. Proposal by 2/3 of the state legislatures
What is the name of the clause that serves as the source of the implied powers of Congress?
"Necessary and Proper"/Elastic Clause
What is impeachment and which house of Congress has the "sole power of impeachment"?
-Impeachment: To bring serious charges against a government official
-The House of Representatives has the "sole power of impeachment"
When does a pocket veto occur?
A pocket veto occurs when a session of Congress ends within 10 days of presenting a bill to the President and the President does not sign it.
What is an order by an appellate court granting a request for review of a lower court decision known as?
A writ of certiorari
What are the two ways that an amendment can be ratified?
1. Approval by ¾ of the state legislatures
2. Approval by 3/4 of the states in special state conventions
What are the only two valid reasons someone can be tried for treason in the United States?
Fighting against the government
Aiding a foreign enemy