Preamble & Amendments
Though 39 delegates signed The Constitution, _____________ wrote it, according to the Preamble.
Who are "We the People"?
Which Article of the Constitution covers the Legislative Branch?
Article I
How old must one be to serve as President of the United States?
35
What is the highest court in the nation called?
Supreme Court
What is the phrase used to describe the relationship between states that says they must respect one another's authority?
Full Faith and Credit shall be given...
Name one of the objectives of the US Constitution.
To form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.
Which legislative body serves for a longer term?
Senate (6 yrs)
What type of citizen must the President of the United States be?
Natural born citizen (cannot be naturalized)
What is the age requirement for a SC Justice?
n/a
Who approves all appointments to the Supreme Court?
Congress
Name one of the ways in which The Constitution can be amended.
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress OR proposed by 3/4 of all states.
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
What are three things the President can be removed from office for doing?
Treason, Bribery, High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch?
To see if laws are constitutional and try people.
Which of the following is NOT one of the enumerated powers given to Congress:
1. Declare War
2. Coin and regulate Money
3. Appoint Supreme Court Justices
4. Establish Post Offices
3. Appoitn Supreme Court Justices
How many amendments have been made (ratified) since The Constitution was adopted in 1789?
27
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President of the United States (but President pro tempore when the VP is on official VP business)
Who elects the President?
Electoral College - electors from each state.
How long is the appointment the highest court in the land?
Lifetime - as long as they are working "during good behavior".
Which of the following is NOT one of the powers given to the President:
1. Grant Pardons
2. Make treaties with other nations
3. Execute Laws
4. Borrow Money on credit of the US
4. Borrow Money on credit of US
What IS the last amendment about?
Congressional pay! It establishes a rule that an increase in pay cannot go into effect until after a new election.
How is the duty of impeachment different for the House and Senate?
How are electors chosen, and how many are given per state?
State governments choose the electors - they get as many as there are reps in both houses of congress.
What kind of cases does the Supreme Court hear? (give an example)
Cases based on constitutionality of laws, treaties, problems with ambassadors, issues between states, and between citizens and foreign states.
What is meant by a guarantee of Republican Form of Government for each State in the Union?
That even state governments are not allowed to become tyrannical - that the federal government will step in to protect from invasion.