Constitution
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Which amendment:
You are protected from cruel and unusual punishments
8
Write a math problem that demonstrates the number of US Senators
50 x 2= 100
Definition: "two house legislature"
Bicameral
The intro to the Constitution is the:
Preamble
Congressional powers not specifically listed in the Constitution are ______.
Implied Powers
Which amendment:
You have the right to a speedy and public trial
6
Length of BOTH Congressional terms (Labeled)
House - 2 years
Senate - 6 years
Definition: branches of the government have powers that limit one another
checks and balances
Who holds hearings about bills?
Committees
Powers shared by federal and state governments are ______
Concurrent powers
List 3 freedoms from the 1st amendment
freedom of speech, religion, the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government
Head of the Senate
Vice-President
Definition: Charge an official with improper conduct
impeach
What vote is needed to overturn a presidential veto?
2/3rds of both Houses
Provide an example of one of the expressed powers of Congress
answers vary
Explain what "protection from double jeopardy" means
You cannot be charged for the same crime twice
The Speaker of the House is chosen by the _______________.
Majority Party
Definition: powers are divided between the levels of government
federalism
What fraction of STATES have to ratify an amendment for it to take effect?
3/4
Where can you find Congress' expressed powers?
Article I Section 8
What does the 9th amendment say/do/protect?
You have other rights than those listed here
Requirements to be a Representative
25+ years old
Citizen for 7+ years
Live in state+district you represent
Definition: The person running for re-election of an office
Incumbent
List one of the DENIED powers of Congress (Article 1 Section 9)
No bills of attainder
no ex post facto laws
no suspending the writ of habeas corpus except in cases of rebellion or invasion
No granting titles of nobility
no taxing exports from any state
cannot give preferential treatment to ports of one state over another
no money spent from treasury w/o a law