This amendment gave term limits to presidents.
22nd Amendment
This came BEFORE the Constitution but was seen as weak.
The Articles of Confederation
35 years old
Natural born citizen
14 years of residency in the US
What is the official opinion of the Supreme court called?
Majority Opinion
Who takes the place of the VP when he cannot attend the Senate?
President Pro Tempore
This amendment gave equal protection to all citizens.
14th
This group lobbied for a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.
Anti-federalists
This is made by the president and has the force of law.
Executive order
How many Supreme Court justice are there?
9
What is the purpose of a filibuster?
To delay or kill a bill
This amendment outlined the succession of the president.
25th
Articles 1, 2, and 3 in the correct order.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
This is created by a president but is like a treaty.
Executive Agreement
What is the Rule of Four?
4 Justices must agree to hear a case.
Who does the Reapportionment of districts every 10 years?
Census Bureau
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th
Number of Amendments to the Constitution
27
number of Electoral votes held by Texas in the last election.
38
What is the name for the person filing a suit?
Plaintiff
Who decides when a bill makes it to the floor?
Rules Committee
This amendment gave direct voting of senators.
17th
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Who reads the Presidential Oath of Office on Inauguration day?
Chief Justice.
What is the word for a 2nd or later court to hear a case?
Appellate Jurisdiction
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435