Principles
How many principles of the Constitution are there?
5
How many articles of the Constitution are there?
7
What are the 3 branches of government?
How old does a person have to be to become President?
35
Which branch can introduce laws?
Legislative
The power comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
The Bill of Rights
81
What determines the number of representatives in the House of Representative?
population
How many Senators are there in Congress.
100 - 2 per state
Nominates Supreme Court Justices.
Executive Branch
Checks and Balances
What does Article IV have information on?
Relations Among States
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
How long is the term for the justces of the supreme court?
Must approve any Presidential appointments.
How power is divided up among the federal and state governments.
Federalism
The ________________ clause states that federal laws are superior to state laws.
Supremacy
Who can start the impeachment of the President?
House of Representatives
Who introduces bills about money or taxes?
House of Representatives
Can impeach the President.
Legislative Branch or Congress
The government has some control, but not full control.
Limited Government
What is the term that means states must return accused criminals to the state they left?
extradition
Can declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
Must be a US citizen for 9 years and at least 30 years old.
Senate
Can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch