Constitution
List the 6 purposes of the Constitution in the Preamble.
In order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Whos in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms".
2nd Amendment
What is the subject of article I?
Article I is about the first branch of the U.S. Government: Congress, or the legislative branch.
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15
There are four amendments to the constitution about who an vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
what is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment?
speech
What type of power does Congress have, and what are its two parts?
The House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house) form the Congress, or legislative power of the U.S. (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What are three things that are wrong with the articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
How often are elections for the House of Representatives, and who gets to vote in these elections?
Every two years, the people get to choose members of the House of Representatives (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
List the formal qualifications to hold a seat in the House of Representatives.
25 years old, be a citizen for seven years, and be a resident in the state your are chosen in (Article I. Section 1. Clause 2.)
The philosopher that developed the 3 branches of government know as separation of powers.
Montesquieu
How are the Senators chosen today? Which amendment changed this?
They are chosen by the people (Amendment XVII.)
What was an economic impact of the 3/5 Compromise?
The difference between large and small states.
What article and section of the constitution governs federal elections?
Article I, section 4.
What amendment secures a citizens right to jury duty?
6th amendment
What amendment guarantees that the Federal Government cannot require excessive bail?
The 8th amendment
A tax placed on imported items from other countries.
A Tarriff
What is popular sovereignty?
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
What amendment guarantees you have the "right to remain silent"- the rights of an accused person
5th amendment