What are the qualifications of being a representative
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, and inhabitant of state
200
What are the qualifications for being a senator?
30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, and inhabitant of state you live in
200
Due process of the law, no self incrimination, no double jeopardy
5
200
Abolishes slavery
13
200
Seperation of Powers
Helps prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
300
The house has the power to accuse of wrongdoing which is another word for...
impeach
300
How many different positions in the federal government require senate confirmation?
Over 1000
300
All powers not given to the federal government are left to the states
10
300
Lowers voting age from 21-18
26
300
Federalism
Division of power among national and state governments
400
What special election power does the House have?
Decides presidential elections if the electoral college fails to come to a majority for one candidate
400
What kind of bills have to start in the House not the Senate
Bills for raising revenue
400
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
4
400
Presidents may serve no more than 2 terms total
22
400
Shay's Rebellion
-An uprising of farmers in Massachusetts
-Helped convince leaders that a strong central government was needed.
500
What article AND section list the powers of congress?
Article 1 section 8
500
What kind of issue requires a 2/3 vote in the Senate
Approving a treaty
500
People have other rights not listed in Constitution
9
500
Provides equality for all citizens, state governments must follow
14
500
1. Federalists
2. Antifederalists
One group supported the ratification of the Constitution and they were called 1. _______________
The2. _____________ did not support it without the Bill of Rights.