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Constitution Quiz

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What branch of government is established under Article I
Legislative branch
How long is the elected term of a member of the House of Representatives
2 years
How are members of the House of Representatives selected
They are voted in by the people of the state
What are three qualifications for service in the House
25 years of age, seven years a citizen, an inhabitant of the state you are representing.
How many members are currently serving in the House of Representation
435
How is representation in the House apportioned among the several states
According to their populations
What is the leader of the House called
Speaker of the House
How many Senators does each state have in the Senate
2
How many Senators are currently serving in the Senate
100
How long is a Senators elected term
6 years
Every two years, what percentage of the Senate is up for reelection
33.33%
Identify three qualifications for service in the Senate
Thirty years of age, nine years a citizen, inhabitant of the state.
How are members of the Senate selected
State legislatures, until 1913 with the 17th amendment, where they were elected to six-year terms by the people of each state.
Who is the leader of the Senate
President of the Senate
When can the Vice-President vote in the Senate
When the Senate is equally divided (50/50)
What branch of Congress has the "sole power over impeachment"
House of Representatives
What branch of Congress has the power to try cases of impeachment
Senate
Who presides over an impeachment trial of the President
the chief justice of the United States
Bills that require the raising of government revenue must originate in which house of Congress
House of Representatives
What part of the Constitution lists the powers of Congress
Article 1 Section 8
List 5 of Congress' delegated powers
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, To borrow Money on the credit of the United States, To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes, To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures, To establish Post Offices and post Roads
What branch of government is created by Article II
Executive
How long is the President's term of office
4 years
What are the Qualifications for serving as President of the United States
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, live in the US for at least 14 years
Identify four specific powers of the president
Commander in Chief of the Army, Navy, and Militia, Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate
For what Acts can the President be impeached
Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
What branch of government is created by Article III
Judicial
Describe the procedure for amending the Constitution
Two thirds of both houses must agree in order for a convention to be called for an amendment, which is ratified if ¾ of all states agree.
How many states must had to ratify the original Constitution before it became official
9/13 of the states.
Impeachment
A charge of misconduct against an elected official.
Federal Supremacy Clause
Federal law reigns supreme when it contradicts a state law.
Reserved Power Clause
Where reserved powers are found in the Constitution, or the 10th amendment. States that any power that is not mentioned in the Constitution to give to the national Congress is given to the states. Ex. elections, education
Federalism
The division of power between national and state governments, limits the government's power. Different from the separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial.)
Delegated/Enumerated Powers
Powers that the Constitution gives to the national government. Called enumerated powers because it is a list of powers.
Concurrent Powers
Also known as shared powers, shared by both the national government and state governments.
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