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Constitution Facts

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The name of the first plan of government was? Articles of confederation.
How many states were needed to ratify the constiton? Nine
The main body of the constition consists of how many articles? Seven
The first ten amendments are known as? Bill of Rights
There are how many amendments presently? twenty-seven
Under a federal system of goverment power is divided between? The states & federal government
Power is divided among what three branches of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What system is used to divide power among these branches? Checks & Balances
The Job of congress is to? Make and pass laws
The law making body is divided into what two groups? The upper house & lower house
The lower house is known as? House of Reps.
The term for the members of the house is? 6 years
How many congessional districts does illinios have? 19
A state recieves its total number of Reps. based on the states? population
What is the total membership of the house? 435
How are vacancies filled in the house? An election will occur
List four other officers of the house? chief administrative officer, chaplain, sargeant-at-arms, clerk
Who has the sole power to impeach officials? House of reps.
What vote is needed to impeach an offiicial? majority
Who chooses senators? Voters of the entire state
What is the total membership of the senate? 100
How much of the senate is up for election each two years? one-third
List two ways vacancies can be filled in the senate? An election, Temporary Fill
A copyright protects an individuals work for what length of time? 50 years
Who has the sole power to declare war, and coin money belongs to? Congress
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