The Articles
Name the 3 branches of Government
Legislative, executive, judicial
How old do you have to be to be a congressman (House of Representatives)
25
Who has the power to veto bills?
President
The Bill of Rights
What are the two houses in Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What does Article I of the Constitution set up?
The Legislative Branch
How old do you have to be to be a senator?
30
WHo has the power to declare war?
Congress
2
How old do you need to be to vote?
18 years old
What does Article II set up?
The Executive Branch
How old do you have to be to be President?
35
Who has the power to impeach the President?
Congress
What "check" does the supreme court have?
declare laws unconstitutional
What was the first plan of government called?
The Articles of Confederation
What does Article III set up?
The Judicial branch
True or False: Supreme Court Justices do not have any term limits
True
Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
What is a veto?
When the President rejects a bill
What amount of members of Congress is needed to override a Presidental veto?
2/3
What does Article V do?
Rules for amendments
How many states had to approve the Constitution?
9
Who has the power to pardon criminals?
The President
Who gets lifetime appointments?
The Supreme Court
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment