The Constitution & Branches
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch
1
What are the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives?
25 years old, 7-year U.S. citizen, live in the state they represent
The legislative branch is headed by...
Congress
What amendment established term limits for the presidency?
22nd
How many terms can a U.S. president serve?
2
Identify which Articles establish the Executive and Judicial Branches.
2,3
What are the qualifications for members of the Senate?
30 years old, 9-year U.S. citizen, live in the state they represent
Describe the role of Commander in Chief
President's role during war-time action or when they are leading the armed forces.
Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states?
10th
What are the term lengths for a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative?
Senators: 6
Reps: 2
Explain how the structure of Articles I, II, and III reflects the principle of separation of powers.
Articles I, II, and III separate power by assigning different responsibilities to each branch. Article I gives lawmaking power to Congress, Article II gives enforcement power to the President, and Article III gives interpretive power to the courts.
Describe the Supremacy Clause
Establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties constitute the "supreme Law of the Land"
Describe both of the roles of the leaders in the Senate.
VP: Tie-Breaker
President Pro Tempore: Tie-breaker when the VP is not present. Any other time, they act as a normal senator.
Which clause establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are supreme?
Article 6 (VI)
What court case established judicial review? Describe judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Process of determining constiutionality of laws and rulings.
Executive: President
Legislative (Congress): Speaker of the House, VP
Judicial: Cheif Justice
Describe the Necessary and Proper Clause
Grants Congress the authority to pass all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its enumerated powers and other federal powers
Name two executive powers
Ordinance- executive orders
Appointment powers
Name at least 5 articles and their functions.
1. Leg.
2. Exec.
3. Jud.
4. Federalism
4. Amendments
6. Constitution Supreme Law of the Land
7. Ratification Process
Describe how Supreme Court rulings work. Include the majority vote and the three opinions that are stated.
5/9
Majoriy
Dissenting
Concurring
Name three principles that support the ideas of our government.
S.o.P, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Republicanism, Pop. Sov.
What are the 4 steps to passing a bill? ( Include each committee)
1. Intro
2. Committee Action/ Committee Review / Rules Committee
3. Floor Debates and Passage / Conference Committee / Final Passing
4. Presidential Approval
What is the main duty of the Supreme Court? Name two ways of interpreting laws.
Determine the Constitutionality of Laws, Judicial Activism ( Living ) / Judicial Restraint ( Originalism )
The Bill of Rights includes how many amendments? What are those amendments in order?
10
1. Freedoms
2. Bear Arms
3. No quarter
4. Search and Seizure
5. Right of the Accused (Right to not self-incriminate)
6. More rights of the Accused (Public Trial)
7. Rights in a civil trial/ legal counsel
8. Cruel and Unusual Punishments
9. Unenemurated Rights
10. Reserved Rights
Where do most bills die? Why?
Committee
Intense debating, long process, and lots of opinions.