September 5 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| How many states had to ratify the consitution? | 9 |
| When is the only time the Vice-President can vote in the Senate? | When there is a tie |
| Under what conditions can a state keep troops within its borders? | when they are invaded, limited to internal disorders in the state |
| Every 2 years what % of the Senate is up for reelection? | 1/3 (about 33%) |
| Where in Congress do all money bills start? | House of Representatives |
| Who cannot be an elector in the electorial college? | no senator, or representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the US |
| Who is the judge during an impeahment trial that involves the President? | vice-president |
| What political body has the right to create and destroy courts that are not listed in the constitution? | congress |
| What types of Commerce can be controlled by Congress? | with foreign nations, among several states, with Indian tribes |
| How many terms can the president serve? | 2 |
| When someone is elected to Congress what other gov. job can he hold? | none |
| What form of government must all states have? | republican |
| List the offices that the president can appoint someone to: | ambassadors, supreme court justices, and other government officials |
| If the correct percentage of votes is not received by a presidential candidate, how is this impasse resolved? | House of Reps should choose by ballot |
| What re the qualifications for president of the US? | natural born citizen, at leasr 35 years old, been a US resident for 14 years |
| What restrictions exist for congressmen when debating on the house floor? | time- 1 hour for house, 5 min during amendment process |
| What does Congress have to do to override a Presidental veto? | 2/3 majority must vote in order to make it a law |
| When can Congress call out a state's militia? | to execute laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel invasions |
| What are the qualifications for being a federal judge? | none |
| What procedure would Key West follow if it wanted to become the 51st state? | admission of states |
| What tax can Congress pass on goods that are made in the US then sold in Europe? | Duties |
| What are the 3 parts to the Supreme Law of the land? | legislative, judicial, and executive |
| When can members of Congress give themselves a raise in pay? | anytime |
| Define treason | giving aid to nation's enemies, or making war against the US |
| How are senators elected? | elected directly by the voters of the state during regular election |
| How long is a member of the HOR elected for? | 2 years |
| If a criminal flees one state and is caught in another, what is the procedure to return her to the original state? | extradition |
| What limitations are placed on Congress' ability to coin money? | none |
| What test do public officials in the US not have to take? | religious |
| What are the qualifications to be a senator? | at least 30 years old, citizen of US for 9 years, resident of state where they are elected |
| What restriction does the Constitution place on it's tax law? | All duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform |
| What is the limit placed on the punishment of someone convicted of treason? | prohibits punishment of traitor's heirs |
| What is the minimum # of Reps. any state can have? | 1 |
| Where must all original trials take place? | in lower courts |
| The President can negotiate a treaty, but who must approve it? | senate |
| When can money be taken out of the US treasury? | only when Congress authorizes |
| What type of trial is everyone guranteed if they are accused of a federal crime? | trial by jury in a federal court |
| Under what conditions can the president convene congress? | if two houses don't agree for that purpose |
| Where does the impreachment process start? | house |
| What percentage of votes does a candidate need to be elected president? | 50% plus 1 vote |
| Qualifications to be REPRESENTATIVE | be at least 25, have been a US citizen for 7 years, be a resident of the state which they are elected |
| What restricitons can the states place on a citizen's federal rights? | none |
| How many terms may an individual serve in the HOR? | unlimited |
| How does the US declare war on another country? | only congress can declare war, president can make war without congress' formal declaration |
| How many senators have to vote in the affirmative before an individual is guilty and impeached? | 2/3 |
| When a president vetoes a bill what happens to it? | sent back to chamber, 2/3 must approve in order for it to become a law |
| How often is Congress required to meet? | at least once a year |
| Which court or courts are specifically mentioned in the consitution? | the supreme court |
| The supreme court has what 2 types of juristiction? | original and appellate |
| How is a member expelled from Congress? | 2/3 vote permits the house to expel a member |
| Every two years what percentage of the HOUSE is up for reelection? | 100% |
| How is the # of Reps. for each state determinded? | population |
| When can a president be impeached? | may have commited treason |
| What military organizations does the president command? | Army, Navy, and militia of several states |
| How is the Vice President elected? | chosen for the same terms as the President |
| What federal agency controls all territories owned by the US? | Congress |
| How long is the presiden't term? | 4 years |
| When can the right of Habeas Corpus be suspended? | unless when in cases of Rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it |
| Can congress pass laws in areas not specifically stated in the constitution? If so, are there any restrictions? | Yes, they must be "necessary and proper"- elestic clause |
| Who will pay any and all debts of the US incurred prior to the ratification of the constitution? | the new federal government |
| What is the only circumstance that a president can not grant a pardon? | in a federal case |
| How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years |
| What geographic area within the US does Congress directly control? | District of Columbia |
| Who actually elects a representative to Congress? | members chosen every second year by the people of several states |
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