The U.S. Constitution
What is the U.S. Constitution?
The framework of the U.S. Government
What is another name used for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the name of the highest court in the Judical Branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the Citizenship requirement to become president?
Natural Born Citizen (born in the United States)
What was the name given to the men who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
Framers
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Presidents Cabinet
What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
To Interpret the Laws
What is the eligibility requirements to become a Supreme Court Justice?
There are no age or citizenship requirements to serve as a Supreme Court Justice
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To MAKE laws
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
The enforce/carry out the laws passed by Congress
How is a Supreme Court Justice chosen?
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
What is the special power of the Legislative Branch?
The Elastic Clause - they can temporarily pass any law required to get the job done
What is the Purpose of the "Preamble" in the U.S. Constitution?
To outline the goals of the new U.S. government
How is it determined how many representatives each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Based on your states population
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms
How long is a Supreme Court Justices term?
Indefinitely, they serve for life. Until they retire, die or removed through impeachment
What is the special power that the President has?
Pardon any criminal convicted of a Federal crime, or commute any sentence
How many goals are listed in the Preamble?
6
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100 - 2 per state
Who directly elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College
Who can overrule the Supreme Court?
Only future Supreme Courts
What is the Special Power of the Judicial Branch called, where they can decide any action of the President or any law passed by Congress as UNCONSTITUTIONAL?
Judicial Review