Article I
What are the two houses of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What branch of government does Article II establish?
The executive branch.
What branch of government does Article III establish?
The judicial branch.
What does Article IV say about new states joining the United States?
Congress can admit new states into the Union.
What does Article V explain?
How the Constitution can be amended.
What determines the number of representatives a state has?
Its Population.
What is the minimum age to become President?
35 years old.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What does Article IV require the federal government to guarantee to every state?
A republican form of government and protection against invasion.
How many members of Congress must agree to propose an amendment?
Two-thirds of both the House and Senate.
What is the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives?
25 years old.
What does the President have the power to grant for federal crimes?
Pardons and reprieves.
Who has the power to punish treason?
Congress.
What does Article IV require states to do when a person accused of a crime flees to another state?
The person can be returned to the state where the crime was committed.
Can the President veto a constitutional amendment?
No.
Who presides over the Senate?
The Vice President.
What fraction of senators must approve a treaty?
Two-thirds of the senators present.
What type of crime does Article III specifically define as treason?
Levying war against the United States or giving aid and comfort to its enemies.
What must each state give to the public acts, records, and court decisions of other states?
Full Faith and Credit.
Does every amendment require a constitutional convention to be proposed?
No. Amendments can also be proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress.
What does the Constitution say about Congress's power to regulate commerce?
Congress can regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Native American tribes.
What does the President promise to do when taking the Oath of Office?
Preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
How long do federal judges serve under the Constitution?
During good behavior, meaning they generally serve for life unless they resign, retire, or are removed.
What does Article IV require regarding citizens of different states?
States must generally treat citizens of other states equally and cannot discriminate against them simply because they are from another state
Why is the amendment process intentionally difficult?
To make sure major changes to the Constitution have broad support.