Article I
What does Article I of the Constitution set up?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
What does Article II of the Constitution establish?
The Executive Branch (President).
What does Article III of the Constitution establish?
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court).
What does Article IV say states must provide for each other
A republican form of government, and protection from invasion.
What does Article V of the Constitution describe?
The process for amending (changing) the Constitution.
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the term length of a President?
4 years
What crime is specifically named in Article III?
Treason
What does the "Full Faith and Credit" part of Article IV say states must do for each other?
Honor the laws and court orders of other states.
How many amendments does the Constitution have in total?
27
What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What military position is held by the President of the United States?
Commander-in-Chief.
What is the term length of federal judges?
For life (unless impeached).
What must a state do regarding to fugitives from other states?
return them to the state they fled from.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the term length of a senator?
6 years
What body elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College.
How are federal judges (including Supreme Court Justices) chosen?
Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Who has the power to admit new states to the Union?
Congress.
What fraction of Congress must vote to propose an amendment?
Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate.
What must happen in order for a bill to become a law?
Must pass both houses and be signed by the President.
What process can Congress use to remove the President from office?
Impeachment
What cases are under the "original jurisdiction" of the Supreme Court?
Cases involving ambassadors, or when a state is one of the parties involved.
What can Congress do with federal territories?
Make rules and regulations them.
What fraction of the states must approve an amendment?
Three-fourths of the states.