Legislative Branch
How many members make up the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House of Representatives: 435
The Senate: 100
How many terms may a President serve?
2 four year terms.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
When was the first time the Constitution was amended.
The ratification of the Bill of Rights.
What are the 3 requirements to be a member of the House of Representations?
1) 25 years old
2) 7 years a US Citizen
3) Reside in the State they represent
Which house of Congress has the sole power of Impeachment?
The House of Representatives.
For what reasons can the President be impeached?
Bribery, Treason and high crimes & misdemeanors.
Why must there be an odd number of Supreme Court Justices?
So that there can not be a tie.
What fraction of both houses of Congress must agree to proposed amendments to the Constitution?
2/3
What are the requirements to be a member of the Senate.
1) 30 years old
2) 9 years a US Citizen
3) Reside in the State they represent
Who is the leader of the Senate when the President of the Senate is unavailable?
The President Pro Tempore.
What must a President do from "time to time?"
Deliver the "State of the Union" to Congress.
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the Judicial Branch to declare laws unconstitutional?
What fraction of the States must ratify a proposed Amendment before it goes into effect?
3/4
What are the requirements to be President?
1) 35 years old
2) Natural Born Citizen
3) Reside in the US for at least 14 years old
Which house of congress has the power to approve treaties and vacancies?
The Senate.
How many Presidents have been impeached?
3
Who gets to pick Federal Judges when vacancies become available?
The President.
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
18 times - Bill of Rights (1-10) then amendments 11-27.
How many States needed to ratify the Consitution before it went into effect?
9 States
What fraction of the Senate must agree to approve treaties and fill vacancies?
2/3
What is the purpose of the President's Cabinet?
To inform and advise the President.
How many Federal Judges are there?
Nearly 7,770 Federal Judges.
Why did the Framers create a way to amend the constitution?
Because they expected the nation to grow and change.
Why was it important that ALL States ratify the Constitution?