Principles and Such
Constitution grants federal and states to share certain powers
Concurrent
Congress is what branch
Legislative
The responsibility for impeaching someone lies with...
House of Rep
To convict a person of treason, there must be...
2 witnesses
Each public official must do what when they enter office
Declare oath to defend the Constitution
Federal Court determines constitutionality of laws and actions
Judicial Review
To become the US Constitution, it had to be ratified by....
9 states
Describe the term "appellate jurisdiction"
Supreme Court hearing cases on appeal from a lower court
A Quorum
At least HALF the members being present
How many expressed powers are there in the Constitution?
27
Powers the federal government has that states do not
Delegated Powers
Constitution guarantees every state the right to
Republican government
All impeachments are tried by...
Senate
A recess appointment can occur if....
Senate is adjourned (not in session)
"Full Faith and Credit"
Each state must recognize other states laws, public records and authorities of every other state
Marbury v. Madison
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
Seven
The President may make a treaty provided he gets advice and consent from... Be EXACT
2/3 of Senators present
Define "Habeus Corpus"
You must be told what you are being arrested for (told what crime was committed)
Privileges and Immunities
No state can discriminate against residents of other states
Give me two powers DENIED to the states AND the federal government
States: Declaring war, making treaties
Fed: taxing exports
Denying Bill of Rights
What state originally denied the Constitution?
Rhode Island
When was the LAST time an amendment was added to the Constitution? (If you're within 5 years, I'll count it)
1992
The Elastic Clause is also known as....
Necessary and Proper Clause
Means Congress can carry out its "implied powers" that are necessary and prope.
"grey area" clause
How many electoral college votes are needed to win the presidency?
270