Requirements for the House of Representatives
At least 25, 7 year U.S citizen, and inhabit the state they represent.
How many senators are from each state and how many in total?
2 from each and 100 total
Requirements to be a President
At least 35, 14 year citizen of the U.S, born in the U.S
How long can people in the Supreme Court serve?
Lifetime
What is article 5 about?
Requirements for the Senate
At least 30, 9 year citizen, and inhabit the state they represent.
In order for a bill to be passed it has to have a ___.
2/3 vote
What branch is Article II about?
Executive
Person accused of a crime have the right to ___.
a trial
Which law has a higher power? State law or National law?
National law
How many people in the House of Representatives? Senates?
435 in HOR, 100 in senate
Who leads the HOR?
The Speaker of the House
Before taking office the President has to do this.
Take an oath
Punishments for treason
Congress chooses
Jail time, fines, death
take an oath
What branch is Article I about?
Legislative
Who leads the Senate?
The Vice President
The president controls ___
Army, navy
A person who flees from a state has to be returned. What is the term for this?
extradited
When was the Constitution approved?
Sept. 7 1787
How long do people in the HOR serve? Senate?
2 for the HOR, 6 for the senate
Cannot be arrested for minor crimes. The term for this is ___.
Legislative Immunity
Reasons for Impeachment
Treason, bribery, high crimes
Congress can't take land unless what?
What is the order of the branches that a bill has to go through?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial