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HISTORY- CSG

Constitution Study Guide

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Article II describes the ____________ branch of government. Executive.
Describe the line of presidential succession. President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State.
Which offices are included in the executive branch? President, Vice President, White House Staff, Cabinet (Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Urban Development), and Executive Agencies.
How old must one be to become president of the United States? At least 35 years of age.
What are the term lengths and limits of the President? 2 term limit, each term 4 years in length.
What are the residency requirements to become President? Natural borns US citizen, Resident of US for at least 14 years prior to election.
What are some powers and duties of the president? Serve as commander in chief of armed forces, Accept of veto congressional bills, Negotiate treaties with the consent of the Senate.
Under what conditions can a president be impeached? Treason, Bribery, Perjury, Corruption, and Lying under oath.
Article III describes the __________ branch of government. Judicial.
Name the three regular federal courts. District Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court.
How are federal judges appointed and approved? Federal judges are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.
How many Supreme Court justices are there including the Chief Justice? 9 Supreme Court justices including the Chief Justice.
What is the name of the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court? John Roberts.
What was the first plan of our national government called? The Articles of Confederation.
How long did the Articles of Confederation last? Lasted 8 years, 1781-1789.
In 1787, delegates met in which city to change the Articles of Confederation? Delegates met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What was the Virginia Plan? Stated that a state's population would determine its representation.
Who wrote the Virginia Plan? James Madison.
What was the New Jersey Plan? Stated that each state would recieve the same amount of representation.
Who wrote the New Jersey Plan? William Paterson.
What was another name for the Great Compromise? The Connecticut Compromise.
Who were the Federalists? Name Three. Federalists favored the Constitution and advocated a strong central government. Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison.
Who were the Anti-Federalists? Name Three. Disagreed with the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Patrick Henry.
How many states must ratify an amendment in order for it to take place? 38 of 50.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights? James Madison.
Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searching of property? Amendment IV (Amendment 4)
What rights does Amendment I give the citizen? The freedom of speech, press, and assembly.
Which amendment protects the citizen from suffering cruel and unusual punishment? Amendment VIII (Amendment 8)
Which amendment allows the accused to enjoy a speedy and public trial? Amendment VI (Amendment 6)
Which amendment grants each citizen the right to bear arms? Amendment II (Amendment 2)
Amendment III protects the citizens from which British Act? The Quartering Act
Which amendment states that no person can be put on trial for the same case more than once? Amendment V (Amendment 5)
How many total amendments are there? 27
Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House.
Who is the presiding officer in the Senate? President Pro Tempore.
Who is the Speaker of the House? Nancy Pelosi.
Who is the President Pro Tempore? Robert Byrd.
What determines the number of representatives each state has? The states population.
How many senators does each state have? Each state has 2 senators.
What is the total number of electoral votes? 538
How old must one be to become a United States Representative? Must be at least 25 years of age.
Article I describes the ______________ branch of government. legislative.
What are the residency requirements to become a United States Representative? Citizen for at least 7 years, resident of state and district of representation.
What are the residency requirements for a US Senator? Citizen for at least 9 years, resident of state of representation.
How many members of the Senate are there? 100
What is the minimum age requirement of a US Senator? 30
How many members of the House of Representatives are there? 435
Where must all revenue bills originate? In the House of Representatives.
What type of vote will override a presidential veto? A two-thirds vote of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Name three powers given to Congress? Declare War, Print Currency, Establish federal courts.
What powers are denied Congress? Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus, Passing ex-post facto laws, Granting nobility titles.
What state did not attend the Philadelphia Convention? Rhode Island
Describe the Great Compromise. Congress would have bicameral legislatures (2 Houses) House of Representatives (Based on population) and Senate (Each state would have equal representatives).
Who proposed the Great Compromise? Roger Sherman.
For the House of Representatives, one representative would be sent for every ___________ residents. 30,000
The Articles of Confederation did not call for ____________ or ____________ branches of government. Executive, Judicial.
What writing did Hamilton, Jay, and Madison compose in favor of the Constitution? The Federalist Papers
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it became law? 9 of 13 states
What ratio of states are needed to approve an Amendment? 3/4
What is an amendment? A change or alteration of a bill.
What powers are not given to the states? States do not have the power to make money, or the power to declare war on other states.
Describe the two step process for amending the Constitution. Get 2/3 vote of congress, then 3/4 vote of the states.
Explain the 3/5 compromise. Slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a free person for the purpose of taxes and representation.
Which amendment states: Freedom of religion, speech, press and to assemble peacefully. Amendment I (Amendment 1)
Which amendment states: Detainees must be read their rights… right to remain silent. Amendment V (Amendment 5)
Which amendment states: Discusses jail/bail/cruel and unusual punishment. Amendment VIII (Amendment 8)
Which amendment states: The right to bear arms. Amendment II (Amendment 2)
Which amendment states: The right to a secure and private environment Amendment IV (Amendment 4)
Which amendment states: Every accused person has a right to a fair trial. Amendment VI (Amendment 6)
Which amendment states: No soldier can live/enter a person’s house with out consent. Officials can enter with a search warrant. Amendment III (Amendment 3)
Which amendment states: If the damage exceeds $20 there is a right to a trial. Reexaminations are not allowed. Amendment VII (Amendment 7)
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