Article I
Which branch of government does Article I describe?
the Legislative branch
Which branch of government does Article II describe?
executive branch
Article III gives which branch of government their power?
judicial branch
What was the main purpose of Article IV in the constitution?
to unite the states
What is Article V about?
proposing amendments to the constituion
What are the 2 branches of the Legislature? what are they collectively called?
the House of representatives and the senate
congress
How long is the president's term?
4 years
which court is given its power in Article III?
the supreme court
true or false: the first section of Article IV establishes the powers for congress vs the state
true
What is Article VI about?
debts, supremacy, oaths, and religious tests
Why was the house and senate of congress considered to be a compromise between the states? how many delegates are in each?
it was a compromise between proportional representation and equal representation
senate- 2 delegates from each state-100
house of representatives- 435 delegates
What are some powers of the president?
Has the power to grant pardons except impeachments
Power to make treaties with the consent of the senate
Power to appoint ambassadors, public officials, judges and other officers of the U.S.
Power to fill vacancies that may happen during the recess of the senate
Who has the power to declare the punishment of treason?
congress
If a person commits a crime in Idaho and flees to Florida, what will most likely happen, according to the constitution, when this person is found?
they will be sent back to Idaho for trial and sentencing
Who may propose amendments?
congress or 2/3rds the legislatures of all the states
Who has the sole power of impeachment?
the house of representatives
How can the president be removed from office?
Conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
If there is controversy between 2 or more states, who handles that case?
congress
Name one offence that can cause a person to lose their citizenship?
denaturalization, treason, rebellion or trying to overthrow the U.S., expatriation
How much of the states need to agree to ratify an amendment?
3/4
who has the sole power to try all impeachments?
the senate
What can the president do if both the house and senate disagree?
adjourn congress
How can a person be convicted of treason?
2 witnesses or confession in open court
What does it mean when it states that "full faith and credit" shall be given to the states?
the states have full authority within their rights and duties, and that other states respect each states decisions
what has to be called to propose new amendments?
a convention
Describe briefly how a bill can become a law?
bill originates in one chamber, assigned to committee, voted on in committee, debated and voted in the chamber it originated, referred to the other chamber to be debated and voted on, if passed by both houses passed to president, president can veto bill, if vetoed returned to house and senate where 2/3rds majority can overrule the veto
What is the electoral college?
process that consists of the selection of the electors, the meeting of the electors where they vote for the president and vice president and the counting of electoral votes by congress
How long are the terms for justices in the supreme court?
life term
Why was the last clause in section 2 of Article IV removed later? (hint: it is about fleeing from slavery to another state)
slavery was eventually outlawed
true or false: the debts accrued under the Articles of Confederation will not be transferred over to the government under the constitution
false
What are some powers exclusively held by congress?
coining money, borrowing money, regulate commerce with foreign countries, establish immigration policies, post office and roads, copyright and patent laws, declare war, to raise and support an army, all laws necessary and proper
Who is the commander and chief of the military?
the president
What cases can the judicial branch oversee?
Cases involving the constitution, the law of the United States, treaties, ambassadors, public ministers, 2 or more states, and between citizens of different states
Can their be 2 parts of one state, according to Article IV? why or why not?
no because it would cause confusion about who holds the authority
What is the supremacy clause?
States that the constitution and laws of the United States as well as treaties shall be the supreme law of the land
In what section of Article I are basic civil liberties written?
section 9
why did the founding fathers choose the electoral college as a way to elect the president?
compromise between the election of the President by a vote in Congress and election of the President by a popular vote of qualified citizens
true or false: in most cases, the supreme court serves as an appellate court
true
what specific guarantees does the constitution make for the states?
republican form of government, protect each of them against invasion, protection against domestic violence
What is specified as NOT a requirement to qualify for office in the United States?
religious tests