FIRST
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect?
9
The first article of the Constitution places limits on the states. Name one.
no treaties, no coining of money, etc.
How often is the number of congressional districts per state determined?
every 10 years
Who has the sole power of impeachment?
House of Representatives
Name two congressional limits on the President according to the Constitution.
impeachment, amount of money to run government, 2/3 vote overrules veto
Which were the last two states to ratify (after the new government had already begun to function)?
VA, NY (RI, NC)
According to the Constitution, a writ of habeas corpus may not be suspended except under what conditions?
Rebellion or Invasion
Which article of the Constitution defines the powers of the President?
section 2
According to Article I, Section 2, of the Constitution, how were slaves to be counted when determining the number of congressional districts per state?
3/5
For what office mentioned in the Constitution must a person be a natural-born citizen?
President
What is the only condition specified by the Constitution concerning the nature of state governments?
republican form of government
Name three powers of the President as stated in the Constitution.
Military, treaties and appointments, filling vacancies
Who has the sole power to try officials who have been impeached?
Senate
Which branch(es) of the federal government is responsible for establishing lower federal courts?
Congress (Legislature)
What is the Vice-President's only constitutional responsibility?
President of the Senate
Name five of the rights guaranteed to all citizens in the Bill of Rights.
to keep and bear arms, no quartering of troops, freedom of search and seizure, double jeopardy, trial by jury, speedy trial, no cruel or unusual punishment
When the president of the U.S. is tried for impeachment, who presides at the trial?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the only crime defined by the Constitution?
treason
What does the Constitution require to convict a person of treason?
2 witnesses to same act or a confession in public court
When is it possible for a constitutional convention such as the Convention of 1789 to occur?
2/3 of both houses, 2/3 of the state legislature
There are five basic rights mentioned in the First Amendment. Name three.
Religion, speech, press, assembly, redress of grievances
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
How does Article VI of the Constitution resolve possible conflicts between state laws and federal laws?
federal laws are the supreme of the land
What does Article VI say about administering religious tests to candidates for public office?
there shall be no test
Can the president introduce, ratify, or veto a constitutional amendment?
no, no, no