constitution test
11th amendment
can only sue a state you live in
according to article 1 what body makes laws
congress
27th amendment
congressional pay raises are not begun until the next election
what term is used insteand of attorney
council
congress alone has the power to...
decare war coin money postal systems
what level do most court cases start at
district
the 5th and 14th amendment use
due process equal legal rights for everyone
What group elects the President?
electoral college
1st amendment (RAPPS)
freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
14th amendment
guaranteed equal protection of the laws
what other title does the vice P have
head of senate
tites of president
head of state chief executive party leader economical chief commander in chief chief legislator chief diplomat
16th amendment
income tax
phrase that is fufilled by out police
insure domestic tranquillity
26th amendment
lowered the voting age to 18
9/13 of states have to agree fot what to happen
new constitution
what do the first 10 amendment protect
personal freedoms
phrase fulfilled by our governments attempt to provide basic needs of the people
promote the genreal welfare
pharse that is fulfilled by our military
provide of the common defense
What type of oath cannot be required according to article 6?
religious
what form of gov is talked about in artice 4
republic
what body ensures equality to small states
senate
why are amendment added
so we dont have to make a new constition keep it a living doc
article 4
states realations
whats the purpose of the preamble
summary of constition goals
article 1-3
1 - leg makes laws 2 - exu inforces laws 3 - judical judges laws
fraction needed to propose amendment
2/3
qualifications for HoR
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in state
How many votes are needed to win the Presidency?
270
fraction needed to ratify an amendment
3/4
Qualifications for Senate
30 yrs old, citizen for 9 years, live in state
Qualifications for President
35 years old, born in the U.S., and has to have lived in the U.S. for 14 years
24th amendment
Abolishes poll taxes
how do you become a federal judge
Appointed by the President, approved/confirmed by the Senate
First 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
15th amendment
Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or precious condition of servitude
9th amendment
Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
20th amendment
Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th "Lame-duck" Amendment
17th amendment
Direct election of senators
12th amendment
Election of President and Vice President
4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
23rd Amendment
Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)
what is treason
Going against your country
if a president doesn't get the 270 votes who gets to pick the pres
HoR
22nd Amendment
Limits the president to two terms or 10 years.
8th amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail
5th Amendment
No double jeopardy no self incrimination grand jury
3rd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
10th amendment
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
What is the beginning of the constitution
Preamble
25th amendment
Presidential succession
18th amendment
Prohibition of alcohol
article 7
Ratification of the Constitution
21st Amendment
Repealed the prohibition of alcohol
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
7th amendment
Right to jury in civil trials.
Approves presidential appointments and treaties
Senate
upper house of congress
Senate
2 houses of congress
Senate and House of Representatives
6th amendment
Speedy and public trial
article 6
Supremacy Clause
Bicameral
Two house legislature
19th amendment
Women's suffrage
13th amendment
abolished slavery
artice 5
amendment process
2 cases Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over
anything to do with states forigen embassadors
what does ratification mean
approve