| Question |
Answer |
| 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 |
| How often is Congress required to meet? |
at least once a year |
| When can Congress call out a state's militia? |
to execute laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel invasions |
| How long is a member of the HOR elected for? |
2 years |
| When is the only time the Vice-President can vote in the Senate? |
When there is a tie |
| Who actually elects a representative to Congress? |
members chosen every second year by the people of several states |
| How is the # of Reps. for each state determinded? |
population |
| What is the minimum # of Reps. any state can have? |
1 |
| How many terms may an individual serve in the HOR? |
unlimited |
| What types of Commerce can be controlled by Congress? |
with foreign nations, among several states, with Indian tribes |
| Where in Congress do all money bills start? |
House of Representatives |
| How long is a Senator's term? |
6 years |
| 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 |
| Who is the judge during an impeahment trial that involves the President? |
vice-president |
| How are senators elected? |
elected directly by the voters of the state during regular election |
| What does Congress have to do to override a Presidental veto? |
2/3 majority must vote in order to make it a law |
| What limitations are placed on Congress' ability to coin money? |
none |
| Every two years what percentage of the HOUSE is up for reelection? |
100% |
| What restriction does the Constitution place on it's tax law? |
All duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform |
| 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 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 |
| Every 2 years what % of the Senate is up for reelection? |
1/3 (about 33%) |
| What restrictions exist for congressmen when debating on the house floor? |
time- 1 hour for house, 5 min during amendment process |
| Where does the impreachment process start? |
house |
| When someone is elected to Congress what other gov. job can he hold? |
none |
| When can the right of Habeas Corpus be suspended? |
unless when in cases of Rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it |
| When can money be taken out of the US treasury? |
only when Congress authorizes |
| What geographic area within the US does Congress directly control? |
District of Columbia |
| What tax can Congress pass on goods that are made in the US then sold in Europe? |
Duties |
| How is a member expelled from Congress? |
2/3 vote permits the house to expel a member |
| Under what conditions can a state keep troops within its borders? |
when they are invaded, limited to internal disorders in the state |
| When can members of Congress give themselves a raise in pay? |
anytime |
| What re the qualifications for president of the US? |
natural born citizen, at leasr 35 years old, been a US resident for 14 years |
| How long is the presiden't term? |
4 years |
| How many terms can the president serve? |
2 |
| 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 |
| What percentage of votes does a candidate need to be elected president? |
50% plus 1 vote |
| How is the Vice President elected? |
chosen for the same terms as the President |
| 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 |
| The President can negotiate a treaty, but who must approve it? |
senate |
| What military organizations does the president command? |
Army, Navy, and militia of several states |
| What is the only circumstance that a president can not grant a pardon? |
in a federal case |
| List the offices that the president can appoint someone to: |
ambassadors, supreme court justices, and other government officials |
| When can a president be impeached? |
may have commited treason |
| What type of trial is everyone guranteed if they are accused of a federal crime? |
trial by jury in a federal court |
| What is the limit placed on the punishment of someone convicted of treason? |
prohibits punishment of traitor's heirs |
| Define treason |
giving aid to nation's enemies, or making war against the US |
| Which court or courts are specifically mentioned in the consitution? |
the supreme court |
| What political body has the right to create and destroy courts that are not listed in the constitution? |
congress |
| The supreme court has what 2 types of juristiction? |
original and appellate |
| Where must all original trials take place? |
in lower courts |
| What are the qualifications for being a federal judge? |
none |
| What restricitons can the states place on a citizen's federal rights? |
none |
| If a criminal flees one state and is caught in another, what is the procedure to return her to the original state? |
extradition |
| What procedure would Key West follow if it wanted to become the 51st state? |
admission of states |
| What federal agency controls all territories owned by the US? |
Congress |
| What form of government must all states have? |
republican |
| Who will pay any and all debts of the US incurred prior to the ratification of the constitution? |
the new federal government |
| What are the 3 parts to the Supreme Law of the land? |
legislative, judicial, and executive |
| What test do public officials in the US not have to take? |
religious |
| How many states had to ratify the consitution? |
9 |
| 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 |
| Under what conditions can the president convene congress? |
if two houses don't agree for that purpose |
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