What are the two parts of Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?

25 years old, 7 years US citizen, live in state

What are the requirements to be a member of the Senate?

30 years old, 9 years US citizen, live in state

What are some specific powers of the House of Representatives?

Begin all money bills, impeachment charges, pick President in case of tie

What are some specific powers of the Senate?

Approve Presidential Appointments, impeachment trials, pick Vice President in case of tie

What are some other powers of Congress?

Impose taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce, declare war, establish post offices, etc.

What is the 'Necessary and Proper Clause'?

Congress can make any laws that they think are needed.

What are delegated powers?

Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.

What are expressed powers?

Powers directly stated in the Constitution.

What are implied powers?

Powers not directly stated in the Constitution; inferred.

What are concurrent powers?

Powers shared by the states and the federal government.

What are reserved powers?

Powers not directly given to the federal government; given to state governments by the 10th Amendment.

What is the process for how a bill becomes a law?

Write, introduce in full House or Senate, committee work, introduction and debate in full House or Senate, goes to other house's committee then is debated in the other house, conference committee, president's decision, possible override.

What are the roles of the President?

Chief executive, chief administrator, commander in chief, foreign policy leader, chief agenda setter.

What are the requirements to be President?

35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years resident US.

What is the term of office for the President?

4 years, maximum 10 years (22nd Amendment).

What are the first five positions in line to be President if the President cannot serve?

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury.

What does Article IV of the Constitution establish?

Relations among states, extradition, rules for new states.

What does Article V of the Constitution establish?

Rules for amending the Constitution.

What does Article VI of the Constitution establish?

Supremacy of the National government.

What does Article VII of the Constitution establish?

Ratification of the Constitution.

What is the amendment process?

Propose by 2/3 vote in Congress or state legislatures, ratify by 3/4 state legislatures or conventions.

What is the Electoral College?

Made up of 538 people, elects the President.

What are some important dates related to the Constitution?

1776: Declaration of Independence, 1787: Constitution written, 1789: Constitution ratified.

What is the 3/5 Compromise?

Slaves count as 3/5 of a person for representation purposes.

government is restricted by law

duties divided between the 3 branches

U.S. Constitution and Government Overview Flashcards

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Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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What are the three sections of the Constitution?

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Preamble, Articles, Amendments

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What is the purpose of the Preamble?

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States the goals of the Constitution

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How many articles are in the Constitution?

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7 articles

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27 amendments

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What is the main function of the legislative branch?

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Creates the laws

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