The Constitution

By the numbers

100

(3 parts)

What is the term length for:

Representatives?

Senators?

The President?

Representatives - 2 years

Senators - 6 years

The President - 4 years

200

(2 parts)

Currently, how many total Senators does the US have?

How many Representatives?

100 Senators

435 Representatives

300

(3 parts)

What are the minimum age requirements for becoming a...

Representative?

Senator?

President?

Representative- 25 years old

Senator - 30 years old

President - 35 years old

400

(Two parts)

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

How many states had to ratify the Constitution?

9 Justices

9 States

500

In the original Constitution, how many terms could the president serve?

As many as he could win.

Terms to Know

100

The idea that political power resides with the people.

Popular Sovereignty 

200

This is a term for fair treatment according to the law.

Due process

300

The idea that each branch of government will offset the power of the other two branches.

Checks and balances

400

The process of admitting foreigners to the citizenship of a country.

Naturalization

500

This group is part of the executive branch, and serves as advisors to the president.

Cabinet

Amendments 1-5

100

This amendment protects our right to bear arms

2nd Amendment

Bonus:  What was the stated purpose of giving people the right to bear arms?

200

This amendment guarantees due process, and gives protections against double jeopardy & the taking of personal property.  It is most famous for protecting us from testifying against ourselves.

The fifth amendment

300

Amendment 3 protects us from being forced to do this.

House soldiers

400

This amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure, and gives guidelines for search warrants.

Amendment 4

500

What are the 5 areas of freedom protected in the First amendment?

1. Religion

2. Speech

3. Press

4. Assembly

5. Petition

Preamble, Changes, & Branches

100

What part of the constitution gives a way for the document to be changed?

Article 5

200

In article 5, what are two ways that amendments can be proposed to be made to the Constitution.

-If 2/3 of the Senate and House call for it.

-If 2/3 of state legislatures call for it

300

Name the three branches of the U.S. government, and briefly describe each one

Judicial - Judges & Courts - Interpret the law

Legislative - Senators and Representatives - Make laws

Executive - President, Vice President, and Government Agencies - Carry out laws

400

In Article 5, what are 2 ways that amendments are APPROVED?

3/4 of state legislatures

3/4 of the House and Senate

500

In the preamble of the Constitution, what are the 6 stated goals of writing the document?

1. Form a more perfect union

2. Establish Justice

3. Insure Domestic Tranquility

4. Provide for the common defense

5. Promote the general welfare

6. Secure the blessing of liberty for us and our future generations

Amendments 6-10

100

This amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel & unusual punishment.

Amendment 8

200

This amendment protects the right to a speedy trial, the right to face witnesses, and the right to defense counsel.

Amendment 6

300

This amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury for civil cases involving more than $20.

Amendment 7

400

This amendment reserves all powers not specifically given to the national government for the states, or the people.

Amendment 10

500

This amendment points out that listing some rights does NOT take away the existence of other rights not listed.

Amendment 9