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Government
Deb Shelton Test 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Article I | Legislative |
| Article II | Executive |
| Article III | Judicial |
| Article IV | relations between states |
| What does "full faith and credit" mean? | Each state must recognize the laws, public records, and court decisions of other states. |
| What are 2 examples of state laws that don't agree with other state laws? | 1) Marijuana laws 2) Gay marriage laws |
| Article V | amendment process |
| Name and explain the methods to mend The Constitution | |
| Method #1: | Proposed by 2/3 vote of each house of Congress Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures |
| Method #2: | Proposed by 2/3 vote of each house of Congress Ratified by 3/4 of state conventions |
| What was the second method used for? | 21st amendment |
| Method #3: | Proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of state legislatures Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures |
| Method #4: | Proposed by a national convention called by congress at the request of 2/3 of state legislatures Ratified by 3/4 of state conventions |
| Which methods were never used? | Methods #3 and #4 |
| What method has been used the most? | Method #1, it was used for 26 of the 27 amendments |
| Why don't we want a national convention? | It could change the rules, redo the Constitution, and take away our rights |
| Article VI | Supremacy of national law, oaths of office, debts |
| Supremacy of national law | No lower government law may conflict with any provision of the Constitution or order issued by the President EX: Legalization of marijuana and Gay marriage |
| National debts | all debts must be paid from the revolutionary war |
| Oaths of office | all federal and state officials are bound by oath to support The Constitution of the United States, but religious test will never be required |
| Article VII | ratification |
| How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution? | nine |
| Who was the first to ratify? | Delaware |
| Who was the ninth to ratify? | New Hampshire |
| What did the ninth to ratify cause? | The Constitution of the United States to go into effect |
| How many delegates signed the Constitution? | 37 out of 55 |
| When did the Constitution become the law of the land? | March 4, 1789 when the first Congress convened. |
| 3 Qualifications for the House of Representatives | 1) At least 25 years of age 2) US citizens for 7 years 3) Must live in the State you represent |
| 3 Qualifications for the Senate | 1) At least 30 years of age 2) US citizen for 9 years 3) Must live in the State you represent |
| 3 Qualifications for the President | 1) 35 years of age 2) Must of lived in the US for 14 consecutive years 3) Must be a natural born citizen |
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