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Government Test 2

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Articles The 7 main divisions in the original body of the constitution
Amendments List of our person rights/freedoms for our use against government, if not necessary
Indirect Election voters in an election do not choose between candidates for an office but rather elect persons who will then make the choice. It is one of the oldest forms of elections and is still used today for many upper houses and presidents.
Ex Post Facto Laws These are laws that attempt to go back in time and punish an act that was not illegal at the time it was committed.
Separation of Powers idea that government will operate with three branches. Each branch will separate with its powers and its membership.
What are the three branches? Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What is the rule about the membership of branches? You can not be a part of more than one branch at a time
Direct election? system of choosing political officeholders in which the voters directly cast ballots for the person, persons, or political party that they desire to see elected. The method is chosen by the electoral system.
Explain the change created by the 17th amendment? Gave a direct election of our U.S. Senators (old way was by the state legislatures)
What is the process required to ratify the constitution? By approval from 3/4 of the state legislation and approval of 3/4 of the states through conventions
Main Focus of Article 1 Established the legislative branch. And bicameral legislative. Give congress powers and limits.
Main Focus of Article 2 Makes the executive branch of the government (laws carried out by the president). Electoral College system (indirect election process). Gives power to the president.
Main Focus of Article 3 Establish the Judicial Branch. Creates the US Supreme Court. Provides for trial by jury. Defines the concept of treason.
What is special about Trial by Jury? Mentioned in the original constitution and brought back up in the bill of rights
Main Focus of Article 4 Deals with relationships among the states and between the states and the national government.
Main Focus of Article 5 Explains the amendment process used for our constitution 1. Proposal 2. Ratification
Main Focus of Article 6 Contains the Supreme Court U.S. Constitution, laws and treaties will be Supreme over those of the states.
Main Focus of Article 7 Explains the process for ratification of the constitution 9 state approval required State convention method to be used
Terms of office for US House of Representatives 2 year terms- All new people every two years
Terms of office for US Senate 6 year terms- 1/3 every two years up for re election
What is it called when not everyone is re voted every year? Staggered voting
How old do you have to be to serve in the US House of Representatives? 25 Years of Age
How old do you have to be to serve in the US Senate? 30 Years of age
Terms of Presidency? Every 4 years for re election
How old do you have to be to serve as president? 35 Years of age
Two methods of Proposing Amendments (Proposal) By a 2/3 vote in each house of the US Congress By a national convention called for congress
Two methods of Ratifying Amendments (Ratification) By approval from 3/4 of the state legislature Approval of 3/4 of the states through state conventions
Bill of Rights First ten amendments in the US Constitution ratified in 1791 and guarantees rights
Supremacy Clause establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land.
Civilian Supremacy
Elastic Clause Article 1, Section 8. Also known as the "necessary and proper clause"Gives to Congress the power to make all law deemed necessary and proper to carry out the listed powers in the Constitution.
Electoral College An indirect election process, Unique for electing the president and states has as many "electors" as they have for US house and US senate
Created by: mgardner33
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